Which of the following statements about third parties in the United States is true?
A. They have been relatively inactive throughout the history of presidential elections.
B. They generally downplay ideology in favor of winning elections.
C. They are discouraged by the election laws in many states.
D. They have been increasingly more important in many national elections, most recently in 2004.
E. They do not need to meet minimum signature requirements in order to appear on ballots.
Answer: C
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