Which of the Following Encourages the Two Major Parties to Build

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following encourages the two major parties to build broad coalitions?

• A)the need to raise campaign funds
• B)the need to have policy "wiggle-room" once elected into power
• C)the desire to avoid their policy preferences becoming hijacked by extreme elements
• D)fear of demonization by the press
• E)the two-party system and the need to gain a plurality

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Product Costs

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