Why Is It Difficult for Third-Party Candidates to Gain Traction

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult for third-party candidates to gain traction in the United States when third-party candidates can earn seats in other countries such as Canada?

• A)The U.S.system gives the candidate with the most votes the seat outright.
• AU: Since Hillary Clinton won the popular vote,and based on the Electoral College system,is this answer actually true?
• B)The U.S.uses proportional representation that eliminates third-party candidates.
• C)U.S.citizens do not financially support third-party candidates.
• D)Political action committees resist the financial support of the third-party candidates.

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