Role Of Independent Candidates In US Politics Flashcards
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1
Q
Examples of independent candidates (alternative options) in US politics?
A
Ralph Nader, Ron Perot, George Wallace, Gary Johnson (Libertarian candidate of 2016) and Jill Stein ( Green Party 2016)
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Q
What are independent candidates role?
A
Raise issues that may be ignored by the major parties (Jill Stein environmental awareness, Perot in 1992 issued balanced budget- previously an ignored issue)
Scrutinise government
Directly impact an election (1992, Perot)
3
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When has an independent candidate had a direct impact on an election?
A
1992 election when Perot took votes from other candidates, significant factor in Bush’s (jr) win.
