Some of the most successful minor parties have been __________, which have split off from a major party.

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Splinter parties have been some of the most successful minor parties because they have a base of support from disenchanted or dissatisfied members of a major party, and may have a factional or ideological agenda that differs from the main party. Examples include the Bull Moose Party (split from Republicans), the Dixiecrats (split from Democrats), and the Tea Party (split from Republicans).

Some of the Most Successful Minor Parties Have Been __________