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

Understanding the Electoral College and Voting in America

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10th - 12th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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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.
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