Divided government is when the executive branch is controlled by a different party than the legislative branch. The US government is structured with separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. A unified government can easily pass legislation, but a divided government requires compromise. Some believe a divided government leads to gridlock, but […]
A split corporation generates wealth by securing investments and issuing common stock and preference shares. It invests in other companies and purchases investments that generate returns, such as mortgage-backed securities and bond issues. The company issues dividends to its investors based on a percentage of the returns received. The success of a split corporation depends […]
Divided attention is the state of mind where people try to focus on multiple things. Studies show that multitasking leads to performance degradation, and distractions like cell phones can cause accidents. Some experts believe that multitasking can enable people to perform or learn better, while others think it is best to avoid it if possible. […]
A split infinitive is when an adverb is inserted between “to” and an uninflected verb. It is controversial whether it is grammatically incorrect, but some prefer to avoid it in formal writing. Infinitives begin with “to” and end with a verb in its simplest form. A split infinitive is a type of linguistic construction common […]
