One of the Practical Reasons That Virtually All Prominent Candidates

question 47

Multiple Choice

One of the practical reasons that virtually all prominent candidates for the presidency and Congress run as Democrats or Republicans is that:

• A) the Constitution was specifically designed with a two-party system in mind.
• B) it is easier to get on the general election ballot as a major party candidate.
• C) most Americans want either a genuine liberal or conservative to represent them.
• D) most Americans do not trust candidates unaffiliated with a party.
• E) a minor-party candidate has never won a seat in Congress.

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