Two Party System

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.

270 votes are needed to win,

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

Plurality: Largest number of votes casts

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

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

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

Pluralistic society: has various distinct cultures and groups.

Consensus: general agreement among various groups