Duverger Law states that single-member district, winner-take-all electoral systems tend to produce two-party systems. This happens because voters strategically avoid wasting votes on third parties that cannot win, and parties consolidate to capture the median voter.
Duverger Law explains why America has two parties and why electoral system reform is needed for more party competition.
People think this is just a theory. It accurately predicts American political behavior and explains structural barriers to third parties.
Duverger Law explains why America has two parties and why electoral system reform is needed for more party competition.
People think this is just a theory. It accurately predicts American political behavior and explains structural barriers to third parties.