Two Party System Pros And Cons

We have all either heard or used the idiom, two is company, three’s a crowd and this saying can very well be implied to both the two party system of America as well as the third parties in America. Known to our great nation is the two party systems, the Democratic and Republicans. This two party system came about due to a two sided constitution which consisted of an opposing or supporting group or to be clearly defined, the majority squad and minority squad. There was definitely no in between going on here, these were only two parties that one could be a part of. This two party system dominates the United States government and although there is many ways this system is beneficial for promoting public good; it has also been criticized for its disadvantages which include lack of dissenting opinions, apathy of voters due to lack of alternatives and their tendency to ignore different and radical voices. “Today many Americans take pride in their status as “independent voters”, partly because they see parties as lacking vision for the country”. “Since many Americans have become disenchanted by partisan politics, they avoid identification as a “loyal democrat” or a “staunch Republican”. “These negative attitudes towards parties are rooted in the roles that they play in American politics”(ushistory.org 2015).
Third parties serve as
Splinter groups form because of internal disagreements on a particular issue such as ideology differences, certain beliefs, moral ethics, values and or principles. The Tea Party, still a part of the Republican Party because candidates do not run for election as “Tea Party candidates” per say are regarded as a splinter party due to ongoing conflicts of illegal immigration, the right to bear arms, the end of deficit spending and less government control with the Republican