Why Do Third Parties Have Such a Difficult Time Establishing

question 101

Multiple Choice

Why do third parties have such a difficult time establishing themselves in the United States?

• A)our distrust of European models
• B)our proportional system of representation
• C)our "first-past-the-post" electoral system
• D)our adherence to legislative precedents

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