Most of the world’s major democracies have a half dozen or more political parties. In contrast, the United States has had only two parties for virtually all of our history. explain why third parties never seem to flourish in American politics.
2006-11-15 10:41:10 · 10 answers · asked by hooplakitten 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Because traditionally within the American system third parties are generally known for their extreme beliefs...be it left or right. Their platforms are usually based on one or two main issues. There is of course the matter of money, such limited platforms and extremest beliefs make it hard for third parties to raise the needed capital. If there was a party that spoke to the main stream voting American that didn't have a radical extremest platform, and dealt with relevant issues they would probably be successful if they could raise enough money.
2006-11-15 11:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally speaking, a third party candidate places prime emphasis of his candidacy on a particular issue, where as the two major parties have a broad agenda to face all of America's domestic and foreign policy issues.
Because of this it is hard for third party candidates to raise the necessary funds to run for public office, and if that happens news networks won't allow you to participate in any televised debate.
Because of this we have two completely ineffective political parties who don't have any competition, and thus so much doesn't ever get done in this country.
2006-11-15 10:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by billy d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is because we don't have a parlimentary system. In those systems, if no 1 party has a majority in the parliment, they have to form a coalition in order to form a govt, this gaves small parties a lot of power. With direct election of the President, that is not an issue.
2006-11-15 10:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the American people are blinded by party loyalty and will not veer from their parties agenda. I vote for the person i feel is best suited for the job, party affiliation does not enter into my decisions. Too many people are so all consumed with the party they belong to they will not even consider crossing party lines.
2006-11-15 10:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by daydoom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It takes lots and lots of money to put an organization in place.
The only way I see it happening is as a possible offshoot of one of the 2 major parties.
2006-11-15 10:46:28 · answer #5 · answered by JerseyRick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Third Parties always just mess things up. And they never get elected.
2006-11-15 10:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Money honey. Jon McCain and the Dem's made it even harder for 3rd parties with campaign finance reform.
2006-11-15 10:46:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Money. It takes money to run a campaign. They just don't get any support.
2006-11-15 10:44:34 · answer #8 · answered by armywifetp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American people are scared of change
2006-11-15 10:45:40 · answer #9 · answered by Chrissy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the sky fell on my head today, it didnt hurt though
2006-11-15 10:45:05 · answer #10 · answered by TARD 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋