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Bicameralism and the Dynamics of Legislative Gridlock

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The United States is one of only about 80 countries with a bicameral legislature, yet it experiences more gridlock than most parliamentary systems, partly because both chambers are powerful and the presidency adds another veto player.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a door with two locks, each requiring a different key held by different people. What happens to the traffic trying to get through?