Although George Washington warned against having political parties, the United States has long has a two-party political system. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of having political parties in the U.S. government. Also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different party systems. (less than 200 characters)
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Advantage of political parties: provide structure and organization to political process. Disadvantage: can lead to polarization and division. Advantages of two-party system: stability and simplicity. Disadvantages: limited choice and can stifle smaller parties.