What are two barriers to the success of minor parties in the United States?

a. Although minor parties have no problem getting the signatures they need, they must attract 25 percent of the votes in the general election to get public funding.
b. There are variations in ballot access requirements between states, and some states require a large number of signatures to get on the ballot.
c. Public funding is not available to minor-party candidates, and it is difficult to get the large number of signatures required to get on the ballot.
d. There are variations in ballot access requirements between states, and public funding is not available to minor-party candidates.


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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Issues that impact localities such as issuing licenses for driving, hunting, and marriage, regulating __________, conducting elections, and caring for public health and safety are left to the state and local governments by the U.S. Constitution

a. the coining of money b. interstate commerce c. and maintaining an army and navy d. intrastate commerce

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In what kind of activities do lobbyists or special interest "advocates" engage?

A. mostly illegal bribes B. testifying about bills in committee; "educating" lawmakers about the effects of bills C. participating in rallies and demonstrations consumes most of their time D. recruiting individuals or businesses for membership in interest groups

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Amicus curiae briefs are rarely filed in cases before the Supreme Court

Answer:

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