https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2 en-us 2019-03-05 14:49:50 UTC 2019-03-05 14:55:56 UTC hello@padlet.com ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2/wish/337929829  two political parties usually dominate plurality electoral systems to the disadvantage of smaller third parties, just as the Democrats and the Republicans dominate the American political system.]]> 2019-03-05 14:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2/wish/337929829 ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2/wish/337930762 A person picks a party to influence what the government does. The two main parties that we have in the United States are the Democratic and Republican parties. A lot of people side with one of those two parties.]]> 2019-03-05 14:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2/wish/337930762 ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2/wish/337930805 Interest Groups provide people the opportunity to join groups that help influence the government. There are tons of interest groups.]]> 2019-03-05 14:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2/wish/337930805 ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2/wish/337930879 Mass media promotes both main parties a lot. They somewhat educate you on what each party is for and against, and that gives people a feel for each party.]]> 2019-03-05 14:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/80v7s65re6m2/wish/337930879