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Two-Party System: Third Parties Need Not Apply
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Challenges for Third Parties in American Politics
This chapter explores the historical context and challenges faced by third parties in the American political system, examining the reasons behind their struggles to gain traction. The discussion analyzes how the system's design and electoral laws contribute to the stability of a two-party system and the difficulties third parties encounter in breaking through. The chapter also touches on the appeal of third parties as a protest against mainstream choices and acknowledges flaws in the founding system of American politics.
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