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Ben Sheehan explores America's two-party system, its history, and why third parties struggle to compete.
In this episode of "Civics Made Easy," Ben Sheehan unpacks America's complex relationship with political parties, from George Washington's wariness to today's two-party dominance. Through a conversation with Independent Senator Angus King and an exploration of various states’ voting systems, Ben explains how our current system evolved, why third parties struggle to compete, and what reforms could change the political landscape.