United StatesQuestion 45 (2008 list) · System of government
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
- aDemocratic and Libertarian
- bDemocratic and RepublicanCorrect answer
- cRepublican and Green
- dLiberal and Conservative
Why?
The two major political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Smaller parties, such as the Libertarian and Green parties, also exist but rarely win national elections.
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