The Long-Term Viability of Mexico's Smaller Parties Is Limited Due

question 16

Multiple Choice

The long-term viability of Mexico's smaller parties is limited due to the fact that

• A) they have been unable to form alliances with the larger parties in national and state elections.
• B) they lack a national following as smaller parties only have won seats in Mexico's regional legislatures.
• C) Mexican law required parties to receive at least 2.5 percent of the vote in order to compete in future elections.
• D) they never win seats in Mexico's Senate.
• E) many Mexicans view a vote for one of Mexico's smaller parties as a wasted vote.

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