Those parties, however, have not been given a fair voice for all in the political process or a means to express those views. It often appears that the two-party system silences the voices of the third parties in this country. The two-party system has often appeared to trade the presidency, and control of the Congress, back and forth for many years. This method of trade has left out the alternative voices in the political process. A distinct change in the system needs to be made.
Third parties are important for the changes that are sometimes needed in government.
Third parties need to be given a fair voice in a system in which all are supposed to have a voice.