Complex sentence: Yet, the rise of the rulemaking process itself is a matter of political controversy, as the complexity and obscurity of rulemaking tends to undercut the democratic ideal of a government that is closely watched by and accountable to its citizens.
Split into simpler sentences: Yet, the rise of the rulemaking process itself is a matter of political controversy. Many find that obscure and complex rulemaking tends to undercut the democratic ideal of a government that is closely watched by and accountable to its citizens.