What Is One Way in Which the Two Major Parties

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is one way in which the two major parties restrict the ability of third-party candidates to compete?

• A) Ballot access laws,put in place by the major parties,require they either must achieve certain vote thresholds or gather many signatures to appear on the ballot.
• B) The filing fee is often very high,which is a deterrent to third-party candidates.
• C) The secretary of state often simply refuses to accept the application of third-party candidates.
• D) The major parties restrict the fundraising ability of third-party candidates.
• E) The major parties can block third-party candidates from buying advertisements.

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