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
C
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