Explain why political polarization is both good and bad for a democracy.
What will be an ideal response?
1. Bad because it can become contentious at the individual and political party level, creating a climate where discussion and debate are no longer productive or even pursued.
2. Implication at the government level is “gridlock.”
3. Good because it requires political parties to clarify their platforms and the differences between them, the foundation of a health democracy.
4. Implication is that voters are more invested in political happenings and elections because the dialogue around differences and similarities between political parties is prevalent.
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