Two-Party System

Definition

A political system in which two major political parties dominate the electoral landscape, often resulting in one of the two parties winning most elections. This system is characterized by competition between these two parties for control of government.

Related terms

Multi-Party System: A political system where multiple political parties have a realistic chance of winning elections and representation is distributed among several parties.

Third Party: A political party other than the two major parties that has limited influence on national politics but can still impact specific issues or regions.

Partisan Politics: The practice of loyalty to a particular party or its policies, often leading to intense competition and polarization between the major parties.