The United States Has a Two-Party System

question 55

Multiple Choice

The United States has a two-party system. This means that

• A) only two parties nominate candidates to run in general elections.
• B) the two major parties-the Democrats and the Republicans-dominate national politics.
• C) third parties may not be formed in this country.
• D) all voters identify with either the Democratic or Republican parties.
• E) only candidates of the two major parties can run in presidential elections.

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