What factors have led to (and helped maintain) the U.S. two-party system? Is this system preferable, or should America have a multiparty system?
What will be an ideal response?
the United States has experienced few serious political splits and cleavages and, most important, that the rules of the game (e.g., winner take all, ballot access laws, exclusion from debates, and rules making it more difficult for third-party presidential candidates to obtain public funding) are designed to protect the two major parties.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Weinberger Doctrine called for which of the following?
a. Developing capabilities to fight in conflicts across a wide military spectrum b. Having domestic support before initiating thoroughly planned offensive action c. Focusing on small-scale “hot wars” in regions such as Latin America and Africa d. Developing exit strategies for U.S. military involvement