Why Does a Two-Party System Depress Voter Turnout

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why does a two-party system depress voter turnout?

• A)American parties are relatively centrist.
• B)American parties tend to work collectively.
• C)There are more independent voters than partisan voters.
• D)Third parties are better at voter mobilization.
• E)Two parties limit the perception of voter choice.

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Definitions:

Stronger Correlation

Indicates a more pronounced relationship between two variables, often implied by a correlation coefficient closer to -1 or 1.

Least Squares Regression

A statistical method that minimizes the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values, used for fitting a linear model to data.

Slope

The measure of steepness or the degree of inclination of a line, representing the ratio of the vertical and horizontal changes between two points on the line.

Y-Intercept

The point at which a line or curve intersects the y-axis of a graph, representing the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.