What are the three political parties? I know that there's Democratic, Republican, and is the third one independent? Or is there a move specific term for it?
2007-03-20 10:55:59 · 4 answers · asked by haleyknutson 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
In the US, there are several dozen political parties.
Sadly, common misperception has resulted in all of the other parties besides Democrats and Republicans being lumped together under the label "Independents".
Mainly because the Democrats and Republicans have collectively achieved a monopoly on the political process that excludes anyone else from having a reasonable chance to participate. And because this "bi-partisan" (two-party) lock keeps everyone else out, both of these parties find in their best interests to keep things that way.
2007-03-20 10:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All the money is with the democrats and republicans. Independants dont amount to nothing in todays world. Unless you are a lawyer and have tons of money, you cant get elected to anything worth talking about without the Dems or Repubs backing you.
2007-03-20 11:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Independent..is not a "party".. Third parties are like ..The "Green party" ..etc
2007-03-20 11:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one party, the council on foreign relations and it maneuvers the left and the right while getting its agenda accomplished. All presidents must be approved by the CFR.
2007-03-20 10:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by DwightTheDragon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋