Minor parties are the most successful in __________.

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In multiparty systems, there are more opportunities for minor parties to garner support and win seats in the government. There is less of a focus on winning a majority of the vote and more room for coalition-building between smaller parties. In contrast, winner-take-all systems and two-party systems tend to stifle the success of minor parties, as they heavily favor the two dominant parties. Duverger's Law refers to the tendency for two-party systems to emerge in certain electoral systems, but this does not directly relate to the success of minor parties.

Minor Parties Are the Most Successful in __________