Why have third/minor parties been so unsuccessful in U.S. politics? Why is this not the case in other democracies?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Describe the barriers that have so often thwarted the ascension of third parties into government, with consideration given to electoral institutions that favor the two-party system: winner-take-all (plurality) elections, Electoral College, and campaign financing.
2, Discuss proportional representation, which apportions legislative seats according to the percentage of the vote won by a particular political party, as common to other democracies.

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A)The courts may temporarily decline to render a decision. B)The courts will be unable to issue a majority opinion. C)The courts may choose to ignore stare decisis. D)The courts will defer to Congress.

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Is this a valid argument?

Major premise: If a country’s electoral rules are permissive, then votes should be translated into seats in a fairly proportional manner. Minor premise: In the most recent election, votes were not translated into seats in a proportional manner. Conclusion: Therefore, the country’s electoral rules are not permissive. A. Yes B. No

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