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How can a two party system can have more then two parties?
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.
Name two of the many influential minor parties?
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.
What are the minor parties in a two- party system?
Just that - minor parties, seldom of political significance.
A two party political system is defined as having what?
two dominate parties with numerous minor parties
What is on effect that minor parties have on the American political system?
They take votes away from major parties candidates.
In the US third parties are also called minor parties?
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.
Why are third parties also called minor parties?
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.
How do minor parties affect American politics?
Minor parties take votes away from the candidates of other parties.
Two ways in which minor parties can have an effect on American politics are?
raised and defined national issues that the larger parties either ignored or just didnt address.
the democrats and republicans are the two major political parties in the US?
Yes, there are many parties in the US but democrats and republicans are the two main parties.
How many half steps does a minor scale have?
two in natural minor, three in harmonic minor, and two in melodic minor going up and down.
Who are the two candidates competing to be the President of Unted States?
The major parties are putting forward Barak Obama and John McCain with numerous others appearing as representatives of minor political parties.
