Which of the following statements concerning third parties is true?

A. The earliest third parties in the United States arose as a result of the Great Depression.
B. Third parties almost always win at the national level.
C. Third parties often have their programs adopted by one of the two major parties.
D. Third parties are often long-lived.


Ans: C. Third parties often have their programs adopted by one of the two major parties.

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