Two-Party Domination (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Two-party dominant system in USA
Two-party dominant system in USA
Republicans & Democrats control virtually all elected offices
Last 3rd-party candidate to win Electoral College votes
Last 3rd-party candidate to win Electoral College votes
George Wallace in 1968
Ross Perot's 1992 popular vote %
Ross Perot's 1992 popular vote %
Approximately 19% of the popular vote
Two-party vote share in 2020 presidential election
Two-party vote share in 2020 presidential election
98% of the vote
Primary barrier to third-party success in USA
Primary barrier to third-party success in USA
First-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system
'Big tent' coalitions meaning
'Big tent' coalitions meaning
Parties that accommodate diverse viewpoints
'Spoiler' effect in elections
'Spoiler' effect in elections
3rd parties draw votes away, influencing close races
Bush's Florida 2000 winning margin vs Nader's votes
Bush's Florida 2000 winning margin vs Nader's votes
Bush won by 537 votes; Nader got 97,488 votes
Main significance of third parties in USA
Main significance of third parties in USA
Incremental influence - pushing new issues onto public agenda
Third parties' role per Nader
Third parties' role per Nader
Push taboo issues onto public stage, build for future