A "constitutional crisis" occurs when a government's actions are incompatible with the constitution, leading to disputes over its interpretation or legitimacy. Such crises can emerge from conflicts between branches of government, controversies over legality, or failure in adhering to constitutional processes. This situation affects governance by creating uncertainty, undermining public confidence, and disrupting normal political operations. It can lead to polarization, intensifying divisions among political actors, and result in calls for reforms or changes in leadership as entities seek resolution to restore constitutional order.