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Two-Party System: Third Parties Need Not Apply
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
The Struggles of Third Parties in a Two-Party System
This chapter investigates the challenges faced by third parties in the U.S. political landscape, emphasizing the restrictive electoral rules and the assimilation tactics of major parties. It critiques the two-party system's effects on representation and governance, highlighting polarization and gerrymandering as significant obstacles. The discussion contrasts the U.S. system with global democratic models, suggesting that a multi-party framework could lead to a more balanced political representation.
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