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Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Why the United States Remains a Two-Party System: Examining Historical and Structural Factors

Why has the U.S. consistently been a “two-party system?” [a] Historical – Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist[b] Traditional – Perpetuation of Institutions (“it’s always been that way!”)[c] Electoral System...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Recent Statistics on Party Identification in the United States: Democrats, Republicans, and Independents

What are the percentages of people who identify themselves as Republicans, Democrats, and Independents? [a] 33% – Identify themselves as Democrat[b] 29% – Identify themselves as Republican[c]...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Understanding Minor Parties in the United States: Ideological, Single-Issue, Regional, and Personalities Parties.

What are the major categories of “minor parties” in the U.S. and what are some examples of these? [a] Ideological – Based on a particular set of...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

How the Spoiler Role Impacts Presidential Elections in the United States – A Political Science Perspective

What is the “spoiler role?” A spoiler role is a candidate that pulls votes away from the major party. The “spoiler role” is a term used in...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Expanding Suffrage: A Journey Through History and Progress Towards Democratic Participation

What is suffrage? How has it been extended to more and more people over time? Suffrage is the right to vote.[a] In 1792, only white, male property...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

The 5 Stages of Extending Suffrage in the United States: From Religious and Property Qualifications to the Enfranchisement of African Americans, Women, and 18-Year-Olds.

What were the 5 stages of extending suffrage? Which amendments played a role, and how? [a] (Early 1800s) Elimination of literacy tests[b] (1865-70) 15th Amendment – granted...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

5 Key Restrictions on State Power Over Voting: Understanding the Constitutional Amendments, Federal Laws, Court Decisions, and Public Opinion.

What are the 5 restrictions on States power over voting? [a] All voters allowed to vote in all races i.e. If you can vote for state offices,...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Understanding 527 Groups: The Role and Impact of Tax-Exempt Political Organizations in US Politics

527 groups independent groups that seek to influence the political process but are not subject to contribution restrictions because they do not directly advocate the election of...