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Two-party systems

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A political system in which two major political parties dominate the electoral landscape and consistently win a majority of seats in the legislature. This often leads to limited choices for voters and can result in a lack of representation for minority parties.

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