Duverger's law explains ______.
A. why plurality elections always lead to party systems with more than two major competitors
B. why office seekers will frequently pursue office as independents or third-party nominees
C. why in a system in which a single winner is chosen by plurality voting, serious competitors will be reduced to two
D. why the Electoral College is so frequently unable to choose the President
Answer: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false