It Is More Difficult for Minor Parties to Win Elections

question 3

Multiple Choice

It is more difficult for minor parties to win elections in the United States than (in many parliamentary systems because

• A) parliamentary systems provide funds only for minor party candidates in order to "level the field" with major party candidates.
• B) the dominant parties in the United States have established rules that make it difficult for other parties to get on the ballot.
• C) the strong labor movement in the United States has contributed to divisiveness and low voter turnout.
• D) minor parties in the United States do not nominate their candidates until close to the election, which reduces any effectiveness they might otherwise have had.
• E) there are not enough good candidates for third parties to attract.

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