Which of the Following Statements About the Difficulties Faced by Third

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the difficulties faced by third parties in the United States is LEAST accurate?

• A)Third parties only qualify for government funding if they receive a certain percentage of the vote.
• B)Third parties can receive government funding only after an election has ended.
• C)Many states make it prohibitively difficult for small parties to get their candidates' names on the ballot.
• D)The two major parties are able to write rules that make it hard for third parties and independents to compete.
• E)The Constitution places most power for regulating political parties in the hands of Congress, where third party voices are rarely heard.

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A decrease in the effectiveness or efficiency of one's abilities or skills over time.

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