Card 120 / 123: Why haven't third parties been a more formidable presence in American politics?
A) They tend to take middle-of-the road positions that are too similar to the major parties.
B) Their leaders are usually uncharismatic and unable to connect with most voters.
C) They usually advance beliefs and ideologies that are out of the political mainstream.
D) The only candidates who have a realistic chance of winning under the winner-take-all election system are almost always associated with the two major parties.
E) Federal law bans third-party candidates from financing their own campaigns.

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