There Have Been So-Called "Third Parties" in the United States

question 35

Essay

There have been so-called "third parties" in the United States for as long as there have been two major parties. Discuss the effect of third parties on presidential elections such as those in 2016, 2000, 1968, 1948, and 1912. What effect did third-party candidates have on those elections?

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Definitions:

Experimental Method

A research method involving the manipulation of variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships in controlled conditions.

Cause-And-Effect

The principle that every event (effect) is produced by a cause, showcasing the relationship between actions and their outcomes.

Correlational Method

A research methodology that examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a correlation exists.

Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested, which is contrasted with a control group that does not receive the experimental treatment.