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political parties have become the most influential aspect of election, even more so than the candidate at times. political party affiliation is typically a bigger influence on how people vote than the actual candidate. however, many people feel that the two party system does not encourage real change by the politicians and maintains a status quo. the presidential election of 2000, third party candidate ralph nader had a major impact on the election. explain nader's impact on the election.

states

explanation:

as the old saying goes, all politics are local. state and federal governments affect our daily lives in numerous ways. yet, in our federal system, there is supposed to be a balance between federal and state power. as james madison envisioned it in federalist no. 51, “the power surrendered by the people” would be “divided between two distinct governments,” creating a balance of power that would enable the “different governments [to] control each other.”

some american cities felt workers were being oppressed by business monopolies

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explanation:

how did the pendleton civil service act weaken the spoils system after president garfield died?

the act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.

the act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.

the act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.

the act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.