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Unit 5 – Political Participation
Topic 5.1
What factor has most contributed to the persistence of the two-party system in US elections?
Voter turnout is traditionally higher when there are only two choices on the ballot.
The winner-take-all electoral system discourages third parties from gaining traction.
A constitutional amendment prohibits more than two political parties from forming.
Political campaign funding laws favor established parties over new ones.
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AP US Government - 5.1 Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behaviour
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