Elections based on a plurality system discourage new parties from forming because
A) ?a plurality system discourages patronage and reduces voter interest in joining a party.
B) ?a plurality system requires parties to form alliances with other parties to win elections.
C) ?under this winner-take-all system, parties must be broadly based in order to gain alliances and support.
D) ?a plurality system requires each party to be as narrowly based as possible, leaving little room for new parties.
E) ?a plurality system gives an advantage to savvy political unknowns who can grab the media spotlight.
C
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