Intense partisanship can lead to an inability of Congress to pass legislation, known as ______.

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Legislative gridlock occurs when intense partisanship leads to an inability of Congress to pass legislation. This may happen due to a lack of compromise or willingness to work across party lines, resulting in a stalemate where no progress is made. Constituent backlash refers to negative reactions from voters and is not directly related to legislative deadlock. Partisan polarization and representative demographics are also factors that contribute to gridlock but do not fully capture the concept.

Intense Partisanship Can Lead to an Inability of Congress to Pass