Causes of the two-party system:
- Duverger's "Law"
- Electoral college
- Ballot access:
- Third parties (article at Reason)
- Independent candidates
Types of Third-Party Movements
Reasons for Third Party Bursts
- Major party deterioration and issue responsiveness
- Economic decline
- Unacceptable major party candidates
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