There are many influential minority parties within the United States government system. Two examples of these minor parties include the green party and the independent party.
In a two party system, there exists minor parties. A minor party is a smaller, less influential political party. The two party system is when two parties control almost all the political roles. The two major parties also have a majority of the registered voters willing to vote in their party's favor. Minor parties tend to be more single focus platforms while the two major parties encompass many issues.
Currently (2014), the Tea Party is the most influential minor party in the U.S. Congress, however two "Independents" finished third in presidential races; in 1992 Ross Perot garnered 19% of the popular vote, with John B. Anderson earning 7% in 1980.
Just that - minor parties, seldom of political significance.
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They take votes away from major parties candidates.
There are two major political parties in the US. These parties are the Democratic and Republican parties. In US history there have been third parties from time to time that are formed by a minority of citizens. Usually these parties do not last long and are formed to fill a specific need its members believe needs to be addressed in that the two major parties do not believe they are important enough.
Third parties are often referred to as minor parties because they have less influence, resources, and representation compared to the two major political parties in a given country. These parties typically struggle to gain significant electoral support and face obstacles in achieving political power.
Minor parties take votes away from the candidates of other parties.
raised and defined national issues that the larger parties either ignored or just didnt address.
Yes, there are many parties in the US but democrats and republicans are the two main parties.
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The major parties are putting forward Barak Obama and John McCain with numerous others appearing as representatives of minor political parties.