Which of the Following Statements About Third Parties in the United

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about third parties in the United States is true?

• A) They have been relatively inactive throughout the history of presidential elections.
• B) They generally downplay ideology in favor of winning elections.
• C) They are discouraged by the election laws in many states.
• D) They have been increasingly more important in many national elections, most recently in 2004.
• E) They do not need to meet minimum signature requirements in order to appear on ballots.

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