Ultimately enlighyenment philosopher john locke was the master mind behind these two documents laying the foundation for democracy. he stated: if a persons' natural rights are invaded (life, liberty, and property) then that individual has the right to overthrow government and create his own. this is found in these two documents.
Policy gridlock is whereby passing of laws becomes a hindrance in satisfying the needs of voters or people because of lack of agreement between two legislative houses are managed by different political parties.