Explore the role of third-party candidates and how the American political system makes it very difficult for anyone outside the Republican or Democratic Party to win the White House. Registration is required to view this resource.
Election 2016 Case Study: Entering the Race
In 2016, 22 people led the field of Republicans and Democrats running for president. They were joined by about 1,800 third-party, fringe and joke candidates. But is this field as open as it seems?
Troxel v. Granville (2000)
Is a Washington state law that allows any third party to petition for child visitation rights over parental objections constitutional? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered this question in 2000.