What are the Pros and Cons of a two party system?

Question

I come from a nation that has three major parties and two minor parties all holding seats in the house of commons. I see the benefits of a stong opposition working for the poeple everyday. I amd interested to know how a two party system works, more specifically when both the house and senate are in a majority position.

Answer 1

The problem with two parties is what happens if both candidates suck. Say the Democrap is a pathological liar and the Repooplican took illegal bribes. For whom do you vote?

Answer 2

I'm not sure there are many additional advantages over a 3-party system. And really it depends on how the system works rather than the number of parties.

But in general, the more parties involved, the less stable a government can be because it's longevity depends on building and maintaining coalitions to maintain a majority.

Answer 3

They are all Pros-professional politicians and Cons-most are crooks and conmen.

I am recovering Republican that dosn't trust the repubs but will never be a Democrate.

They are both selling America down the river. I'm convinced that we are short few years away from a financial meltdown that will be like none we've ever seen. The storm clouds are gathering if you are paying attention-Wake up folks!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

having a third party can result in having the least popular candidates elected.

Imagine most people are split between canidate 1 and 2, because they are closely related on many issues:

Candidate 1 gets 30%
Candidate 2 gets 30%
Candidate 3 gets 40%

that is essentially how Clinton got elected.

Answer 5

George Washington warned us about a two party system. It is a real problem. Constant infighting. One party is always trying to one-up the other.

Answer 6

The pros are that there are only two parties.

The cons are that there are only two parties.

hope that helps. bwahaahhaaahhhaaa

Answer 7

checks and balances