FIve Functions of Political Parties

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Two Party System

The American Ideological Consesus

Majority of the people share the same thoughts, principles, and beliefs.

Consensus: general agreement among various groups

Pluralistic society: has various distinct cultures and groups.

The Force of Tradition

Most don't question the two party system because it has always been that way, it runs in the human culture.

Electoral System

270 votes are needed to win,

Bipartisan: Two major parties find common ground and work together.

Plurality: Largest number of votes casts

Single-member system: only one candidate is elected to each office, they win

The Historical Basis

The farmers opposed to a political party system, two sides were formed, the federalist and anti-federalist. Alexander Hamilton led the Federalist, Thomas Jefferson led the Anti-federalists.