Third-Party Agendas

Definition

Third-party agendas represent the policy positions and goals of minor or alternative political parties outside of the two major parties. These third parties often focus on specific issues or ideologies that may not be fully addressed by the major parties.

Related terms

Single-Issue Parties: These are third parties that prioritize one particular issue above all others.

Proportional Representation: This is an electoral system where seats in government are allocated based on each party's share of votes.

Spoiler Effect: This occurs when a third-party candidate takes enough votes away from one major party candidate to affect the outcome of an election.