Would this work?

Question

Considering the fact that the most prominent political parties of the American government are split into a duality (Republican and Democrat), would making the general public more aware of other parties be beneficial in terms of a more effecctive government?

I'm talking about political parties such as the Green Party and the Libertarians.

Answer 1

The American general public seems to behave mainly like a herd of sheep who get their informatons from Fox news, are happy with that, and think they know it all. Most of them can't be bothered to register or vote. They let a club of rich people ruin their country, sit with their beer and grumble abot immigration when their companies "downsize" or close altogether to open in a country where child labour is legal, but hardly anybody will do something positive.
Unless that changes, and your whole antiquated voting system, nothing will change.
How do I know? Lived in the place for 2 years under Bush senior, still have contacts.

Answer 2

I think it would be better because only having two options is too closer to an oligarchy (ruled by a small group) for my tastes. I think that variety is the best thing when it comes to democracy but the problem is that the small parties have no where near the same money as the bigger parties and I haven't found a party that aligns with my beliefs.

Answer 3

BrandX is correct. Because of the way the system is currently set up, both with Congressional districts and the electoral college, anything less than the maxium vote-result is never counted. So, it doesn't matter how many additional parties we have, unless they eclipse one of the other 'major' parties and take the lead.

Answer 4

Multiple parties only make sense in a proportional representation system (coalition government). However, when the winner of plurality wins the election, then only a 2 party system makes sense.

Answer 5

No, they don't understand the first two.