Exploring the American Two-Party System

Since when has the two-party system been dominant in American politics?

• Since the Civil War

• Since the American Revolution

• Since World War II

• Since the Cold War

How many independent members were there in the 117th Congress who caucused with the Democrats?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What percentage of Americans in 2022 wished for more political parties?

• Two thirds

• One third

• Half of the population

• Nearly four in ten

What system does the United States use for the majority of elections?

• Proportional representation

• Single-member district plurality system

• Direct democracy

• Multi-member district system

What percentage of U.S. adults found the Republican Party unfavorable in 2022?

• 49%

• 65%

• 57%

• 61%

What percentage of Americans believe that a third major party is needed?

• 56%

• 60%

• 45%

• 70%

Who is the national chair of the Libertarian Party mentioned in the text?

• Angela McArdle

• Larry Sharp

• Gary Johnson

• Joe Jorgensen

What is the main reason two parties dominate in America, according to experts?

• Legal restrictions

• Winner-takes-all approach to elections

• Public opinion

• Cultural preferences

How much did Joe Jorgensen's presidential campaign raise in 2020?

• Close to $3 million

• A little over $1 billion

• Less than $1 million

• More than $700 million

What percentage of Republicans and Democrats have highly negative views of the opposing party?

• 50% of Republicans and 50% of Democrats

• 75% of Republicans and 65% of Democrats

• 21% of Republicans and 17% of Democrats

• 62% of Republicans and 54% of Democrats