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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Why do other democracies have more political parties than does the United States?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the effects of minor parties on American politics.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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cpetit11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Describe how the winner-take-all system used in the United States discourages minor parties.
2. Describe how the Electoral College system and the rules for public financing of presidential campaigns discourage minor parties in the United States.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Describe how minor parties seldom win elections but nonetheless make important contributions to the political process by revealing sectional and political divides and bringing to light new issues and neglected causes.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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