Have you ever wondered why we have two major political parties? Well, it is simply our voting system. We have a First Past The Post or Winner Take All voting system.
There are number of problems with our voting system.
1. Minority Rule
2. Two-Party System
3. The Spoiler Effect
It is the very reason why third parties never if ever gain ground in DC or have massive political conventions. You might say “How?” or “Why?” well you can check out this very informative video by CGP Grey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7tWHJfhiyo&list=EC7679C7ACE93A5638
(Just copy and paste the link in the address bar on the top of your current browser.)



