Question 17 2 pts How does the winner-take-all system prevent third parties from being successful? In the winner-take-all system, representation is based on the percentage of votes a party receives, which usually goes to one of the two major parties. Since a third party would have to win most of the votes in an election, it is unlikely that they will have any representation A third party would have to campaign heavily to win a plurality of the vote, and they simply do not have the resources to do that. The winner-take-all system requires that a candidate or party pay a significant fee to get on the ballot, which third parties cannot afford. Question 18 2 pts According to the U.S. Constitution, what role do the states have in the system of voting? States are responsible for holding elections while the federal government counts votes. States are responsible for setting requirements for voting, but the federal government holds elections. States are responsible for all matters regarding the system of voting, from eligibility to tallying votes. States are responsible for adhering to requirements and processes set by the federal government