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Why two party system?

The two-party system in the United States has deep historical roots, tracing back to the early days of the republic with the formation of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, respectively.

Why two party system?

Why two party system?

The American Ideological Consensus

pluralistic society- a society consisting of several distinct cultures and groups
Normally American people share many of the same ideals

The Force of Tradition

most Americans don´t support a third party because they believe it is a waste of time and their vote
most Americans accept the system because that is the system has always been

The Electoral System

Much of american election law is written to discourage non-major party candidates
Single member system: only one candidate is elected to each office on the ballot

Historical Basis

federalists led by Alexander Hamilton and the anti-federalists led by Thomas Jefferson
the federalists and the anti-federalists formed the first two american parties