Which of the following is an intended consequence of ideological divisions within Congress?

A. An increase in gerrymandered districts at the state level

B. Compromise between the two parties on congressional legislation

C. A faster and more efficient process for passing congressional legislation

D. An increase in federal power over the states

The general mortality rate is the proportion of people who die in relation to the total population over a period of time (usually expressed in terms of 100 per year,%), while the particular mortality rate refers to the proportion of people with a particular characteristic that die with respect to the total of people who have that characteristic (the mortality rate by age, or the rate of  mortality by social group are examples of particular rates).