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Two-Party System: Third Parties Need Not Apply
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Challenges Faced by Third Parties in the US Political System
The chapter examines the obstacles encountered by third parties in the US, such as restrictive electoral rules and limited access to debates and ballots due to the dominance of the two major parties. It also discusses how the major parties coopt issues from third parties and cooperate to maintain their power, while reflecting on the impact of Supreme Court decisions on the competitiveness of third parties. Furthermore, it explores the implications of hyper-partisan gerrymandering and social media on exacerbating political polarization within the two-party system.
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