Please fully respond to one--or both--of the following based on the scenario and the knowledge gained from this section:
"The Two-Party System"
- Discuss one effect that the two-party system of the U.S. has on the political interests of American citizens. Suggest one reason why the two-party system has regulated the emergence and successful contention of a major third party in presidential elections.
AND/OR
"The Candidates and Their Interest Groups"
- Examine a Republican, Democratic, or third party presidential candidate and list two interest groups that supported his/her campaign. Provide at least two reasons why you think the interest group supported the candidate.