The role of third parties in the American political system.

Questions:

1- Evaluate the three types of traditional (i.e., nondigital) news sources in the United States. What are some of the distinct characteristics of each medium? How do the sources differ from each other in terms of the ways in which they disseminate news as well as the audiences they reach?

2- Analyze the role of third parties in the American political system. Your essay should consider the following:

(A) the reasons that third parties arise;

(B) the reasons why a three-party system has not emerged in the United States; and

(C) some of the more notable third-party presidential candidates in American history.

3- Describe three (3) different strategies that interest groups use to gain influence on public policy. In your answer, be sure to give specific examples of each of the strategies you discuss.