State Ballot Access Laws, Such as Registration Fees and Petition

question 48

Multiple Choice

State ballot access laws, such as registration fees and petition requirements, have the effect of

• A) increasing the number of people who are willing to vote for third-party candidates.
• B) reducing the number of people who are willing to vote for third-party candidates.
• C) reducing the number of third-party and independent candidates who can run for office.
• D) increasing the number of third-party and independent candidates who can run for office.
• E) decreasing the importance of soft money in election campaigns.

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