Since 1980, the United States has experienced periods of unified government and periods of divided government. We have studied the effects that divided government has on legislations. For your research paper, you will choose one aspect of public policy and research legislation in that area. What types of bills were passed under divided government and what types were passed under unified government? Were more bills passed during a specific period? Was it easier of harder to pass bills during a specific period? You should research both the mood and beliefs of the parties on your policy issue as well as the position of the President on the policy issue.
