Which of the following is NOT true of third parties?

a. They have never gotten over 10 percent of the popular vote.

b. They are formed by independents.

c. A majority of Americans favors the idea of a third party.

d. They have seldom won electoral votes in the last century.

e. They impact elections by taking votes away from the major parties.

Hmm C ?

Nope. Not C.

To answer this question, we need to evaluate each statement to determine which one is not true.

a. "They have never gotten over 10 percent of the popular vote." - This statement is false. Third parties have achieved more than 10 percent of the popular vote in certain elections, such as the Bull Moose Party's performance in the 1912 presidential election.

b. "They are formed by independents." - This statement is generally true. Third parties are often formed by independent individuals or groups who feel that neither of the major parties fully represents their interests.

c. "A majority of Americans favors the idea of a third party." - This statement's accuracy is uncertain without specific data. Surveys and polls indicate varying levels of support for third parties among Americans, but it is not certain if a majority favors the idea.

d. "They have seldom won electoral votes in the last century." - This statement is true. Third parties have rarely won electoral votes in the past century, with the exception of George Wallace's American Independent Party in 1968.

e. "They impact elections by taking votes away from the major parties." - This statement is generally true. Third parties can indeed influence elections by attracting voters who would have otherwise voted for one of the major parties.

Based on the evaluation, the statement that is NOT true of third parties is option c: "A majority of Americans favors the idea of a third party."