Because of the separation of powers inherent in a presidential system, some scholars think that executive-legislative __________is common in systems like that used in the United States.

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Executive-legislative deadlock refers to a situation where the two branches of government are unable to agree on important policy issues, leading to a stagnation of governance. This is often seen as a common challenge in presidential systems due to the separation of powers and the potential for partisan gridlock. Cooperation and insolvency are not typically associated with this problem, and while stagnation may occur, it is not as directly linked to the issue of divided government as deadlock.

Because of the Separation of Powers Inherent in a Presidential