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Define winner-take-all system.
Candidate with the most votes (plurality) gets all representation for district/state.
Define plurality.
The most votes, even if not a majority.
Define proportional representation.
System where representation is divided based on the proportion of votes received.
What is a third party?
A political party other than the two major parties (Democrat and Republican).
Define electoral votes.
Votes assigned to each state based on its total number of representatives in Congress.
What is strategic adoption?
Major parties incorporate third-party agendas to attract more voters.
Define voter discouragement.
Feeling that a vote for a third party is wasted because they are unlikely to win.
What is meant by diluting ideas?
When major parties adopt third-party ideas, the original message becomes obscured.
Define political landscape.
The current state of political ideologies, parties, and issues.
Define electoral success.
Winning elections and gaining representation in government.
Cause and effect: Winner-take-all system?
Cause: US uses winner-take-all system | Effect: Limits success of third parties.
Cause and effect: Major parties adopt third-party ideas?
Cause: Major parties want to attract more voters | Effect: Third-party message can be diluted.
Cause and effect: Third parties raise awareness of an issue?
Cause: Third parties bring new issues to the forefront | Effect: Major parties may address the issues.
Cause and effect: Voter discouragement?
Cause: Voters believe third parties can't win | Effect: Lower turnout for third-party candidates.
Cause and effect: Third-party success in raising awareness?
Cause: Third parties highlight ignored issues | Effect: Major parties address those issues to gain votes.
Cause and effect: Winner-take-all in presidential elections?
Cause: Most states use winner-take-all for electoral votes | Effect: Can win presidency without popular vote.
Cause and effect: Strategic adoption by major parties?
Cause: Major parties see third parties gaining traction | Effect: Major parties incorporate third-party agendas.
Cause and effect: Dilution of third-party ideas?
Cause: Major parties adopt third-party ideas | Effect: Third parties struggle to stand out.
Cause and effect: Limited electoral success for third parties?
Cause: Winner-take-all system | Effect: Third parties struggle to win elections.
Cause and effect: Dynamic political landscape?
Cause: Third parties push major parties to address issues | Effect: Political system becomes more responsive.
Winner-take-all vs. Proportional Representation?
Winner-take-all: One candidate wins all, difficult for 3rd parties | Proportional: Representation based on vote share, easier for smaller parties.
Major parties vs. Third parties?
Major parties: More resources, higher chance of winning | Third parties: Often focus on specific issues, less likely to win.
Incorporation vs. Ignoring third-party agendas?
Incorporation: Broadens appeal, dilutes third-party message | Ignoring: Risks losing voters, potential for future challenges.