Is it still democracy if there are only 2 real possible winners?
2007-09-13 15:01:49 · 13 answers · asked by valdeznone 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Actually, you are correct. This is one of many reasons why the United States might not truly fit the definition of a democracy. First, the two party system is flawed. As recent history has shown, the two party system makes it possible for one party to dominate the government and to drive the country into extremist actions and policies such as the Criminal Occupation of Iraq. Even when the two parties are relatively balanced in government and power, no meaningful or realistic understanding of how to use that power can arise from two parties that are so remarkably similar as the democrats and the republicans. Multi-party systems allow for real compromise and/or debate on the issues because multiple points of view are allowed to participate in the decision making. A multi-party system encourages creative compromise and alliance building between parties whereas a two-party system virtually enshrines partisan bickering.
2007-09-17 06:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a democracy. The Greens just have to go out and get people to join their party. They did it in Germany.
Also, do you think the Democrats and Republican just started out as the two main parties? Both of them had to build up from scratch. If the Greens want to be a major third party the have to convince people to join them. With what the Greens stand for, their best bet is to have people leave the Democrats for most Republicans would never vote for them. This of course will weaken the Democrats and allow the Republican to win the Presidency for several terms. The Dem's would then be forced to move to the center and a little right to win a presidency again.
2007-09-13 15:11:56 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It has not been a democracy since lawyers took over the government. They interpret the constitution in their own sick way and we suffer. The state election commissions block a third party from gaining any ground and the people sit back and watch our country go down the tubes. Soon the country will start experiencing major problems that will show how fragmented we are.
2007-09-13 15:11:51 · answer #3 · answered by mr conservative 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The other parties (e.g., Green, Libertarian, Reform, Natural Law, Independent, Peace & Freedon, etc...) get so few votes that candidates never win. The only recent ecception was Liberman.
2007-09-14 07:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, no, I don't think so. I hate how we've legislated and limited ourselves to two parties in this country. In my opinion, there shouldn't be a Democratic and Republican National Committee. These two bodies are who really run America, and candidates and states who don't follow their rules are basically out of the running for President.
2007-09-13 15:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by smartsassysabrina 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The symbol of the Green Party should be the watermelon. Green on the outside red on the inside.
2007-09-13 15:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm for the Libertarians my self and they will get my votes where they are running
and Ron Paul will get mine
the only wasted vote is for the status quo
http://www.politics1.com/parties.htm
is a link to all the other partys and there platforms
2007-09-13 15:39:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look at the issues the candidates support.
Thats the best thing I can say...
2007-09-13 15:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by Elizabeth 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't particular go for either party. I am for a third party, if we must have one.
2007-09-13 15:20:26 · answer #9 · answered by That one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who do they represent?
Only the 1% most extreme Left environmental wackos?
2007-09-13 15:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by Philip H 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋