The Two-Party System in the United States

Book Overview

To many, bipartisanship is a fundamental aspect of American democracy: it is designed to allow voters of differing political beliefs to find a political party that most closely conforms to their values. However, in a 2015 poll, 43 percent of Americans identified with neither party, preferring to be politically independent. Is the two-party system essential to American politics? What part does it play in our electoral and political systems? Growing concerns about political polarization and bipartisanship's role in it have also come to light. This volume explores the various perspectives about the future of American democracy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534504656
• ISBN13: 9781534504653
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12