によって Ixchel Reyes 9年前.
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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
