One of the most convincing explanations for the persistence of the two-party system in the United States lies in its use of

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The use of single winners chosen by a simple plurality of votes (the candidate who receives the most votes wins) encourages voters to strategically vote for a candidate who they think has the best chance of defeating the candidate they like the least, which leads to a two-party system. Third-party candidates who may attract voters away from the two major parties tend to have a difficult time gaining traction as a result of vote-splitting.

One of the Most Convincing Explanations for the Persistence of the Two-Party