Why Are There Only Two Major Political Parties in the US?

Imagine you're playing a game where only two players can win. That's kind of how the US political system works, it makes it hard for new groups to rise up and take over. It all started with rules about voting and how we choose leaders, like the electoral college.

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A new group tries to win an election but only gets a few votes, they lose because the other party had more support.
A state picks its winner based on which candidate got the most votes, even if it wasn't by much.
In one area, two big parties fight for every vote, nobody else has a chance.

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