Suppose a political scientist's research finds that the
participation of third parties reduces rather than increases voter turnout in American elections. Which supporting idea would make this an institutional explanation of low voter turnout?
a. Voters tend to vote for all candidates in the same party.
b. Third parties are rarely able to get their candidates elected.
c. The participation of multiple parties increases voter fatigue.
d. Americans have a low level of trust in either of the two major parties.
Correct Answer: c
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