Two-Party Systems

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Two-Party Systems

The Force of tradition

Most Americans accept the two-party system because that’s the way it has always been.

Tradition ran deeply in human culture.

The Historical Basis

The Framers of the Constitution were opposed to a political party system.

This formed the first two American parties: the Federalists led by Alexander Hamilton and the Anti- Federalists led by Thomas Jefferson.

Constitution ratified occurred, two sides formed over the issue: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.

The American Ideological Consensus

American people share many of the same ideals, basic principles, and patterns of belief.

Pluralistic Society

The Electoral System

The system itself tends to support the existence of two major parties.

Single-Member Districts

Plurality