Two Party System In America

As most Americans know, the United States political system is run mostly by two major parties: the Republicans and the Democrats. These two parties have had a hold on political offices for over a hundred years; as a result, they are constantly competing with each other for majority ruling completely alienating the smaller parties. However, the big two do not leave very much room for the smaller groups to have an impacted in politics; in fact, they are set up to hardly be able to compete because there is no prize for winning (Blake). Many voters want to choose a candidate who stands a chance at winning, which is why they have the tendency to choose Democratic or Republican candidates. Historically those two are the majority winners. Overall, the two party system does not work for the United States the same way it did in years past. In the two party system there is a vast loyalty; as a result, when citizens vote of a third party, it is considered be an extraordinary act. Third parties suffer the most because they have less recognition. Many American people grow up learning about the president, Congress, and Democrats and Republicans; however, not many …show more content…
The reason for this change in voter mindset is that the bigger two parties do not touch on the current major issues that the people want, rather they appeal to voters who hold contempt for the current office holders. Because of this voters feel that they do not have candidates who represent their personal values with their needs and wants in mind. Despite third parties gaining more popularity, they have only garnered 5% of the popular vote since 1952 (Peterson & Wrighton 17). Democrats and Republicans still hold the majority of the votes from the people; once again, the smaller groups are crushed by the big