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Why Two Political Parties
Why Two Political Parties
One Party System
seen nearly in all dictatorships but can happen in States and local area.
Multiparty systems
May lead to instability in government: One party unable to win support of a majority of voters-Hence, there is a need for coalitions.
Coalition-Temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and to control a government.
Parties are based on a particular interests (economic class, religious belies, or political ideology.
System where several major and lesser parties exist, compete and win public offices.
Party membership Patterns
Party membership is purely voluntary and people identify themselves with a party for many reasons
Level of Education
Economic Status
Major Events
Family: Influence by Parents
American Ideological consensus
Normally, American people share many of the same ideals, basic principles and patterns of belief.
The Historical Basis, Tradition, and Electoral System
much of American election law is written to discourage non-major party candidates.
Single-member system: one candidate is elected to each office on the ballot.
