Why do third-party candidates struggle to gain traction in U.S. presidential elections?

Understanding the Electoral College and Voting in America

Interactive Video
•
Social Studies, History, Education
•
10th - 12th Grade
•
Hard

Aiden Montgomery
FREE Resource
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are not allowed to participate in debates.
The Electoral College's winner-take-all system limits their chances.
Voters are not aware of their policies.
They lack sufficient funding.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons for establishing the Electoral College?
To ensure a direct popular vote.
To give more power to smaller states.
To place power in the hands of electors rather than the general public.
To simplify the voting process.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the framers of the Constitution view the general public in terms of voting?
As indifferent to political matters.
As the best decision-makers for the country.
As needing guidance from electors.
As well-informed and capable.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a candidate win the popular vote but lose the Electoral College?
By failing to secure enough media coverage.
By losing the support of their party.
Due to the unequal distribution of electoral votes among states.
By not campaigning in key states.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What determines the number of electoral votes each state receives?
The state's geographical size.
The state's population and congressional representation.
The state's economic contribution.
The state's historical significance.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key issue with the current allocation of electoral votes among states?
Electoral votes are distributed based on the number of registered voters.
States can gain votes even if their population decreases.
The number of electoral votes is fixed, diluting representation as the population grows.
States with smaller populations receive more votes than larger states.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do third-party candidates struggle to gain traction in the U.S. electoral system?
They lack the financial resources of major parties.
The Electoral College system favors a two-party dominance.
They are not allowed to participate in presidential debates.
They do not have access to media coverage.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
8 questions
How do EU Elections Work in the UK? - Brexit Explained

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
6 questions
Britannica Insights: Electoral College

Interactive video
•
KG - University
8 questions
TED-Ed: Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer

Interactive video
•
KG - University
6 questions
Elections in the United States

Interactive video
•
10th Grade - University
11 questions
Understanding the Electoral College and Its Impact

Interactive video
•
10th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Understanding the Electoral College

Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Understanding the US Electoral College System

Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Understanding Third-Party Politics in the U.S.

Interactive video
•
10th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
Discover more resources for Social Studies
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Right Triangles: Pythagorean Theorem and Trig

Quiz
•
11th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade
65 questions
MegaQuiz v2 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
GPA Lesson

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade