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The American Electoral System Is Based on the British "First

Question 42
Multiple Choice

The American electoral system is based on the British "first past the post" (FPTP) system, named so because __________. A)third parties can "post" to earn representation B)major parties are subject to intense scrutiny by third parties C)it resembles a horse race; even a nose better wins D)it tends to promote more equal representation

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