They disliked each other, and fought alot.
After, the defeat of Japan the United States led the Allies in the occupation and rehabilitation of the Japanese state. So, between 1945 and 1952 the U.S. forces led by General Douglas A. MacArthur enacted widespread military, political, economic and social reforms.
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Running candidates for political office. Parties select candidates for many elected positions in American politics. With so many officials to choose, most voters would be overwhelmed by the decisions they would have to make if candidates did not wear party "labels." Parties present policy alternatives for voters. Some voters even choose a straight ticket, or candidates from the same party for all positions in that election.
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Council on Foreign Relations