The two -party system, history homework help

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The Two-Party System Please respond to the following:

  • Based on the scenario and the knowledge gained from this section, address the following:
    • Discuss one effect that the two-party system of the U.S. has on the political interests of American citizens. Suggest one reason why the two-party system has regulated the emergence and successful contention of a major third party in presidential elections.
    • Do not forget to consider the political primary process and how many third parties influence the two major parties during political primaries.
    • Consider how the media influences political parties and voters, political bias for/against parties, and the role of ideology.
    • Review the first few slides of Live Lecture #2 for an examination of the political spectrum.
    • Remember, ALL major parties have once been third parties just as all large businesses were once small businesses.