14.4 FRQ

In this rigged, two-party system, third parties almost never win a national election. It’s obvious what our function is in this constricted oligarchy of two corporate-indentured parties—to push hitherto taboo issues onto the public stage, to build for a future, to get a young generation in, keep the progressive agenda alive, push the two parties a little bit on this issue and that.

—Ralph Nader

Describe the viewpoint expressed in the quote.

Explain how the electoral system makes it difficult for third parties to win elections.

Explain why an individual might not vote for a third party, aside from the fact that third parties rarely win elections.