Question

According to the video, which of these statements is accurate? Third parties often split electoral votes in presidential elections. Most states do not allow third parties to participate in elections. No third party has participated in a presidential election since 1968. Third parties are seldom permitted to participate in Presidential debates.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is D) Third parties are seldom permitted to participate in Presidential debates.

Explanation:

Third parties often split electoral votes in presidential elections.: WRONG. Since 1788, third party or independent candidates have garnered electoral votes 12 times (21%).

Most states do not allow third parties to participate in elections.: WRONG. No state do not allow third parties to participate in elections.

No third party has participated in a presidential election since 1968.: WRONG. In 2016, Gary Johnson represented Libertarian Party in the US presidential election and took over 3% of the population votes but no electoral vote.