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

question 4

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?

• A) The U.S. system gives the candidate with the most votes the seat outright.
• 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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