3. Why does the U.S. have a two-party system whereas the U.K. has a multi-party system?
4. What role do third parties play in American government?
- Analysis: Two-Party v. Multi-Party System (EQ #3)
- What are the causes of the two-party system in Senate and House elections?
- Single-member districts creates a winner-take-all system
- The United Kingdom uses proportional representation with parliament (its legislative body)
- Ballot access varies by state
- Redistricting by state political parties (gerrymandering) in many states creates safe seats
- Incumbency advantage (i.e. name recognition, fundraising, experience) prevents serious challengers
- What are the causes of the two-party system in presidential elections?
- 48 states in the Electoral College use a winner-take-all system
- Two states in the Electoral College use a proportional representation system
- Ballot access varies by state
- Soaring cost of presidential campaigns
- Case Study: Third Parties in American Politics (EQ #4)
- What are the benefits of third parties?
- How have third parties affected presidential elections?
- Blog: Political Parties
- Remember the guidelines
- Read and comment on as many as you can
- Twitter: Vice Presidential Debate
- Debrief last night
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