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Political Power, Political Inequality — Quiz

Question 2 • Ethnic Studies Edge IC

What is a disadvantage of the winner-takes-all electoral system?

Answer
A
It does not benefit candidates who receive a slim majority of the vote.
B
It can leave many voters in a state without representation.
C
It prevents voters in the dominant group from having any say.
D
It does not allow large political parties to gain political power.

Explanation

In a winner-takes-all system, the candidate who wins a state receives the state’s electoral votes, while votes for the other candidates do not help elect a representative. As a result, many voters—especially those who supported losing candidates—may feel they have no representation. The correct choice is “It can leave many voters in a state without representation.”

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