Question

What is NOT a reason that third-parties have typically been unsuccessful? (Select the FALSE statement.)

They don't seem like viable parties to voters.
Larger parties 'steal issues from them.
The issues they introduce are too narrow and don't affect a wide audience.
They have an overabundance of funding from non-profits.

Answer 1

Answer: They fail simply because the American political system is designed to support only two major parties. As well as this, 48 of the 50 states employ a winner-takes-all system for electoral votes.

Explanation: Third parties often represent an ideology that is considered too radical by the mainstream parties and their constituents.