Some in the United States see parties like the Green Party or Libertarian Party as a detrimental part of a major election cycle, siphoning off votes from their close ideological "cousins" and potentially costing the election. Sociologically, however, the presence of more than two parties-a multiparty system-is vital in order to:

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A multiparty system fosters diverse interests and allows for the representation of more radical alternatives. It prevents a single party from achieving total power, leading to more democratic governance. However, it is unlikely that a multiparty system would give illegal immigrants a voice in the political process.

Some in the United States See Parties Like the Green