In this captivating video, we delve into the historical. cultural, political and structural factors that have shaped the American twoparty system. From the Founding Era divisions to the influence of the winnertakesall electoral system, we uncover the reasons behind the dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties. Join us as we navigate the complexities of U.S. political history and unravel the causes that have contributed to the enduring twoparty system in America. Don't miss out on gaining a deeper understanding of the forces at play in shaping American politics!

0:00 Welcome
0:36 Party systems of the world
0:42 Multipleparty system
1:11 Twoparty system
1:33 Dominantparty system
2:19 Oneparty system
3:40 Factors contributed to the American twoparty system
3.54 The historical factors
6:30 Political culture
7:37 The Winnertakesall electoral system
8:29 Duverger’s Law
9:18 Structure barriers
10:07 Pros and cons of the twoparty system
12:50 Prospective for changes