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The United States technically has a multi-party system, even though it is often referred to as a two-party system.

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Minor parties provide another option for people who do not like the two major parties.

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People who are politically independent are members of both the Republican and Democratic parties.

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Political parties work at all levels of government—national, state, and local.

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A candidate is a date that is covered in chocolate or candy coating.

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The symbol for the Democratic Party is the horse.

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The party with the most elected members in Congress is called the minority party.

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In the U.S. Congress and most state legislatures, Republicans and Democrats are split into a majority party and a minority party.

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Information distributed by a political party gives you a balanced perspective that looks at issues from all sides.

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All political parties have equal access to put candidates on the ballot.

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By forming a political party, people gain more influence over government by banding together with others.

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The two major parties in the U.S. are the Constitution Party and the Green Party.

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The symbol for the Republican Party is the elephant.

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No independent has ever been elected to office.

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The president’s or governor’s political party has no effect on the lawmaking process.

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Major parties' platforms may only focus on a few issues while minor parties' platforms always focus on many different issues.

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You can only vote for a candidate who is the same party as the party you're registered with.

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Political parties help their candidates by raising money, campaigning, and encouraging people to vote on election day.

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A party platform is a stage where candidates stand when they speak to crowds.

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The Green Party is the third largest party in terms of ballot access.

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When you register to vote, you must join a political party.

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Minor parties usually have less money and are less well known than the major parties.

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The Republican and Democratic parties have ballot access in all states.

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Most ballots have a spot to write in the name of a candidate who is not on the ballot.

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You can usually find a party’s platform on the party’s website.

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Each person has his or her own political views.

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You can register to vote once you are 16.

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