Minor parties have played a more important role in the United States than in virtually any other democratic nation and have become even more important.

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Minor parties, or third parties, often have a harder time gaining significant influence in the United States due to the electoral system, which tends to favor two major parties (the Democratic and Republican parties). In contrast, many other democratic nations use proportional representation, which can allow smaller parties to play a more significant role in their legislatures.

Minor Parties Have Played a More Important Role in the United