All Flashcards
Ross Perot's impact on third-party politics?
Got 18.91% of vote in 1992, 0 electoral votes. Shows difficulty for third parties.
George Wallace's impact on third-party politics?
Won 46 electoral votes in 1968. Rare success, but not enough to win presidency.
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.