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.

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The Electoral System

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

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Plurality