17115. THE GREEN PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES. Traces the history, ideology and politics of the Green Party of the United States. Examines the Green Party's role as “spoiler” in the 2000 Presidential election and the 2002 mid-term elections. Contrasts the Green Party ideology with that of the Democrats and Republicans. Discusses factional splits within the Green Party and consider the future of the Greens in U.S. politics. Keywords: political parties Greens elections politics. Written 2002. 12 pages; 25 footnotes; 18 bibliographic sources. 3,181 words.