Which of the Following MOST Encourages the Two Major Parties

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following MOST 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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