Gridlock (politics)

Okay, so imagine you and your friends are trying to decide what game to play at recess. Some of your friends want to play tag, but others want to play hopscotch. You and your friends can't agree on which game to play, so you all just stand around, not playing anything. This is called gridlock - when people can't make a decision because everyone has different ideas and no one wants to compromise.

Now, let's say that instead of games, we're talking about laws in the government. Some people want to make a law about one thing, but other people want to make a law about something else. Neither side is willing to change their mind or work together, so no laws can be passed. This is called political gridlock.

It's like being stuck in traffic - everyone is trying to get somewhere, but there are too many cars on the road and no one is moving. In gridlock, everyone has their own ideas about what should be done, but no one is willing to work with others to get things moving. It can be frustrating, but sometimes it's just part of how things work in a democracy.