Political Violence - CQ Researcher4/29/22 This report has an introductory overview, which poses and addresses relevant questions; a background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; a pro/con debate by representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources. Experts say the United States risks a meltdown of its democratic institutions — and possibly even a new civil war. But others are not convinced the country is at serious risk of a violent crack-up.