In the electoral history of the United States, third parties have been effective vehicles of protest when they
(A) aligned themselves with one of the major parties
(B) presented innovative programs in Congress
(C) dramatized issues and positions that were being ignored by the major parties
(D) chose the president by depriving either of the major parties of an electoral college victory
(E) supported a political agenda that appealed especially to women
Ans: (C) dramatized issues and positions that were being ignored by the major parties
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