What is the primary reason third parties struggle to win major elections in the United States?

Exploring Third Party Politics in AP Government

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Lack of public interest
Insufficient funding and smaller size
The complexity of their platforms
Inability to participate in debates
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What system is currently used in U.S. presidential elections?
Winner-take-all
Direct democracy
Proportional representation
Multi-party
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How could third-party candidates be more fairly represented?
By banning political advertisements
Through a proportional representation system
Increasing the number of debates
By limiting campaign contributions
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Why do people often feel voting for a third party is like 'throwing away their vote'?
Because third parties often withdraw before elections
Due to the winner-take-all system
Due to media bias against third parties
Because third parties are not allowed in debates
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What is a significant barrier to third-party success in U.S. elections?
Public disinterest
Restrictions on campaign advertising
Lack of qualified candidates
Winner-take-all voting districts
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which system would allow third-party efforts to be more accurately rewarded?
The current two-party system
A direct democracy system
A single-party system
A proportional representation system
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What is a common strategy major parties use when a third party gains traction?
Forming coalitions with them
Ignoring their presence
Incorporating their agendas into their own platforms
Challenging them in court
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