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Statistics show that the economy grows at a higher rate during divided government than with either party in control of both branches of government. This is sometimes attributed to the [[gridlock]] effect, in which each party blocks the other party's spending. For example, undivided Republican control (2002-2006) under the leadership of [[George W. Bush]] resulted in budget deficits.

Statistics show that the economy grows at a higher rate during divided government than with either party in control of both branches of government. This is sometimes attributed to the [[gridlock]] effect, in which each party blocks the other party's spending. For example, undivided Republican control (2002-2006) under the leadership of [[George W. Bush]] resulted in budget deficits.

Also, in the Clinton administration the years of undivided Democratic control resulted in budget deficits, while the years of divided government resulted in a budget surplus, the first significant surplus in the post-[[World-War II]] era.

Also, in the Clinton administration the years of undivided Democratic control resulted in budget deficits, while the years of divided government resulted in a budget surplus, the first significant surplus in the post-[[World War II]] era.

[[Category:Politics]]

[[Category:Politics]]