Third parties are important in a political system because they draw votes away from each party
Although third parties do have a little chance of being elected, their role in the politics of the United States cannot be overemphasized.
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They were also instrumental to some of the major reforms that have shaped the United States, socially, politically and culturally.
Let see some of the ways they have contributed both politically, socially and culturally.
During the late 1800s, the socialist and prohibition parties both supported the woman suffrage movement. Their involvement was so significant that by 1920, women in the United States have been accorded the right to vote in elections.
Also, in 1904, the socialist party played a major role in the establishment of a law that sets minimum ages and limits work hours for children in the United States.
In 1924, the Populist Party supported the immigration Act, which the party has been advocating since the 1890s.
The populist and the social parties advocated for the 40 hours’ work per week and the support of both parties was instrumental to the passage of the Fair labor standard Act of 1938.
A third-party refers to a political party apart from the Democrat and Republicans, which are the two major parties in the United States.
Some of the third parties include
- Libertarian Party
- Green party
- Reform party
- Justice party
- Socialist actions and many others.
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