What functions do third parties play in our system?

only answer i cant find in my book..

 

shift the votes around
and give the main parties views to adopt
maybe something else...

 

it said something about that second one but i wasnt sure if that was it.

thanks.

 

yeah, particularly single issue parties......

 

Who's system?

 

if the vote is really close, like it has been the last two elections, the third party throws off the vote, allowing republicans to win because a vote that would have been for democrats went to the independent parties. and although the independent parties offer better candidates and better ideals, i still think it's best to vote either dem/rep just so that you dont screw with the numbers

 

didnt specify..

 

blah blah blah blah blah

you go ahead and vote for the dems/republicans, i for one will enjoy my freedom.