Two parties

While the two party system results in a lot of gridlock it does protect against the misuse of power. A current example will illustrate the point. New York Governor Cuomo is accused of sending sick people to eldercare facilities but the only people asking for an investigation are republicans. This is the way things normally work. The other party does the checking. There is plenty of corruption in politics but if one party controlled the power, things would be worse. Each party is so sure that they know what is best they don't want any interference from the other side. That kind of arrogance alone should be enough to warrant two parties. How could anyone who has lived a few years believe that one person or one group has a monopoly one what is best or said in another way a monopoly on truth.