USA CITIZENSHIP TEST
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Question
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Raising an issue that the major parties do not want to address
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Taking enough votes away from one of the two major parties to cost its candidate the election
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Waging “mud slinging” campaigns against both major parties
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Attracting voter and media attention away from the major party candidates
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Detailed explanation-1: -The spoiler effect is the effect of vote splitting between candidates or ballot questions who often have similar ideologies. One spoiler candidate’s presence in the election draws votes from a major candidate with similar politics, thereby causing a strong opponent of both or several to win.
Detailed explanation-2: -A “spoiler” is a candidate who has no chance of winning, but whose candidacy still impacts the outcome of the election. A spoiler candidate draws votes away from one of the major parties, tipping the balance in favor of the other party.
Detailed explanation-3: -The election campaigns are conducted to have a free and open discussion about who is a better representative and in turn, which party will make a better government. In India, Election Campaigns take place for a two-week period between the announcement of the final list of candidates and the date of polling.
Detailed explanation-4: -1. Regular electoral competition provides incentives to political parties and leaders. 2. Political parties know that if they raise issues that people want to be raised, their popularity and chances of victory will increase in the next elections.