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In a [[two-party system]] (such as in the [[United States |
In a [[two-party system]] (such as in the [[United States]]), '''bipartisan''' refers to any [[Bill (proposed law)|bill]], [[act]], [[Resolution (law)|resolution]], or any other action of a [[political]] body in which both of the major [[political parties]] are in [[agreement]]. Often, [[compromise]]s are called bipartisan if they [[reconcile]] the desires of both parties from an original version of [[legislation]] or other [[proposal]]. [[Failure]] to attain bipartisan support in such a system can easily lead to [[gridlock (politics)|gridlock]], often [[anger]]ing each other and their [[constituencies]]. |
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Bipartisanship can also be between two opposite groups (e.g. liberal and conservative) to agree and determine a plan of action on an urgent matter that is of great importance to their voters. |
Bipartisanship can also be between two opposite groups (e.g. liberal and conservative) to agree and determine a plan of action on an urgent matter that is of great importance to their voters. |
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In a two-party system (such as in the United States), bipartisan refers to any bill, act, resolution, or any other action of a political body in which both of the major political parties are in agreement. Often, compromises are called bipartisan if they reconcile the desires of both parties from an original version of legislation or other proposal. Failure to attain bipartisan support in such a system can easily lead to gridlock, often angering each other and their constituencies.
Bipartisanship can also be between two opposite groups (e.g. liberal and conservative) to agree and determine a plan of action on an urgent matter that is of great importance to their voters.
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In a [[two-party system]] (such as in the [[United States |
In a [[two-party system]] (such as in the [[United States]]), '''bipartisan''' refers to any [[Bill (proposed law)|bill]], [[act]], [[Resolution (law)|resolution]], or any other action of a [[political]] body in which both of the major [[political parties]] are in [[agreement]]. Often, [[compromise]]s are called bipartisan if they [[reconcile]] the desires of both parties from an original version of [[legislation]] or other [[proposal]]. [[Failure]] to attain bipartisan support in such a system can easily lead to [[gridlock (politics)|gridlock]], often [[anger]]ing each other and their [[constituencies]]. |
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Bipartisanship can also be between two opposite groups (e.g. liberal and conservative) to agree and determine a plan of action on an urgent matter that is of great importance to their voters. |
Bipartisanship can also be between two opposite groups (e.g. liberal and conservative) to agree and determine a plan of action on an urgent matter that is of great importance to their voters. |
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Revision as of 04:26, 28 February 2008
In a two-party system (such as in the United States), bipartisan refers to any bill, act, resolution, or any other action of a political body in which both of the major political parties are in agreement. Often, compromises are called bipartisan if they reconcile the desires of both parties from an original version of legislation or other proposal. Failure to attain bipartisan support in such a system can easily lead to gridlock, often angering each other and their constituencies.
Bipartisanship can also be between two opposite groups (e.g. liberal and conservative) to agree and determine a plan of action on an urgent matter that is of great importance to their voters.
See also
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