What is a political party?
A political party is an organization that seeks to influence government by electing officials to office.
Why does the United States have a two-party system?
A number of factors contribute to the two-party system, including the electoral system, legal barriers to third parties, history and tradition, and political socialization.
Why do some object to the two-party system?
Some feel that the two-party system is undemocratic because it does not represent significant parts of the population and that it greatly limits the electoral choices Americans have.