Which of the following best describes the party system of the United States?

Question

A) a system in which the two main opposing political parties hold the majority of political positions
B) a system with multiple parties that hold equal positions in government
C) a system with two main opposing political parties as established in the U.S. Constitution
D) a system in which there is one dominant party, resulting in divided government

Answer 1

The best description of the party system of the United States is:

A) a system in which the two main opposing political parties hold the majority of political positions.

The U.S. primarily operates under a two-party system, dominated by the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, which hold the majority of elected positions in government. While there are other smaller parties, they generally do not hold significant power compared to the two main parties.