Two Party System in America. Reasons History- natural division of founders (strong nat. gov. v strong states) Stability A third party would “steal” votes

Two Party System in America

Reasons

• History- natural division of founders (strong nat. gov. v strong states)

• Stability• A third party would “steal” votes

Votes

Dem Repub

Votes

DemRepubGreen

Reasons Cont.

• Winner Takes All System (ppl don’t want to “waste” their vote)

Reasons Cont.

• Hard to get on Ballot• $$$• Voter Loyalty• Media Coverage• Public perception of minor parties

Patterns of the Current System

• Ebb and Flow- power changes from one party to another

• Third Parties- never a serious problem• Adaptability- power to incorporate changing

economic and social issues

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Two Party System in America. Reasons History- natural division of founders (strong nat. gov. v strong states) Stability A third party would “steal” votes