State Ballot-Access Laws,such as Registration Fees and Petition Requirements,have the Effect

question 85

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.

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Definitions:

Ratification

The official way to confirm something, usually by vote, such as the formal validation of a proposed law or the approval of a constitutional amendment.

Political Action Committees

Organizations that collect funds to donate to political campaigns or to spend on behalf of political goals and candidates, subject to legal regulations.

Campaign Finance

Concerns the raising and spending of money intended to influence political decision making, particularly elections.

Interest Groups

Organizations or groups that seek to influence public policy and decision-making to favor their specific interests or causes.