The United States has a two-party system which means that:
A. only two parties nominate candidates to run in general elections.
B. the two major parties-the Democrats and the Republicans-dominate national politics.
C. candidates must belong to one of the two major parties to run in state elections.
D. all voters identify with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party.
E. third parties are not allowed to be formed in this country.
Answer: B
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