Gridlock

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You might hear this in stories about the American Congress.

Gridlock.

The short-term political impact could lead to more congressional gridlock on a host of issues, says Dallek.

I think it does deepen the animosity between not just the executive and legislation branches, but between Democrats and Republicans.

Gridlock is when traffic is blocked and cars cannot move.

In our story, it means nothing is getting done.

The two political parties cannot agree, legislation is blocked, so not much lawmaking is happening on Capitol Hill.

Now, when you hear the word gridlock, you will know what this News Word means!