there are many other third parties but why is it that only these two major parties get to be in the presidential elections?
2006-07-20 14:49:02 · 6 answers · asked by koolxkidd 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Other parties run in presidential elections too, just they don't have enough support to be elected.
2006-07-20 14:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most people agree with the points upon which they base their campaigns and the other parties are either too extreme or not represented well enough to make a serious dent in either major parties voter demographic.
2006-07-20 14:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by tyler_shay4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money, it cost a lot to start a party and to get supporters. there is a third party,Independent party.
2006-07-20 14:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by afraidforamerica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are the oldest and most established parties in politics.
2006-07-20 14:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very simply... majority rules. there are a couple instances here and there of other parties...but the dems and reps rule the roost (for now)!
2006-07-20 14:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple; they trick the population into thinking any other party is a wasted vote.
2006-07-20 15:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by kucitizenx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋