Many Political Scientists Contend That Third Parties

question 7

Multiple Choice

Many political scientists contend that third parties

• A) have consistently failed because they never reflect the political mood of the nation.
• B) serve as a safety valve for dissident political groups, preventing major confrontations and political unrest.
• C) can only come into existence if they are organized around a single charismatic leader.
• D) can only come into existence if they split off from one of the major political parties.
• E) are incapable of being formed from scratch by individuals who are committed to a particular issue or ideology.

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