The article discusses the unique structure of U.S. political parties, highlighting their loose coalition nature, which sets them apart from parties in other countries. There is no formal membership, as individuals can simply declare their affiliation or register for primaries. Political activities largely occur outside the party framework, with non-party groups taking a central role in lobbying and organizing. This flexibility allows elected officials to navigate their political affiliations freely, often prioritizing individual votes over party alignment, resulting in a dynamic yet fragmented political landscape.
How such a massive and important country only has two viable political parties for leadership.
Because U.S. political parties are not structured like what the rest of the world considers 'political parties.' They are broad and very loose coalitions.
Voters choose individuals, not party slates. Elected officials can switch parties if they so choose and can vote against party leadership without having to resign their office.
Most political activity is done by non-party groups, such as organizing, lobbying, protesting, etc.
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