What is a key characteristic of the U.S. electoral system that hinders third-party success?

• Multi-member districts

• Direct democracy

• Plurality voting system

• Proportional representation

Why might voters hesitate to support third parties like the Green Party?

• They fear their vote will be wasted and help the opposing major party.

• They think third parties are too similar to major parties.

• They are unaware of third-party policies.

• They believe third parties have too much influence.

What is one reason the Green Party struggles to gain votes?

• It is not recognized in most states.

• It has a similar ideology to the Republican Party.

• It lacks a clear political agenda.

• Voters fear it will take votes away from the Democratic Party.

What is ranked choice voting?

• A system where only two parties can participate.

• A system where voters rank candidates by preference.

• A system where votes are counted twice.

• A system where the candidate with the most first-choice votes wins.

How can individual voters influence the success of third parties?

• By voting for candidates who best represent their views, regardless of their chances of winning.

• By only supporting major party candidates.

• By avoiding participation in elections.

• By voting for the candidate with the most media coverage.