The major reason for the persistence of the American two-party system is
A. the existence of single-member election districts.
B. that there are naturally only two sides to political disputes.
C. regional conflict.
D. the existence of state laws prohibiting the placement of a third major party on the ballot.
E. proportional representation.
Answer: A
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