Elections based on a plurality system discourage new parties from forming because
A) plurality requires each party to be as narrowly based as possible, leaving little room for new parties.
B) plurality gives an advantage to savvy political unknowns who can grab the media spotlight.
C) plurality requires parties to form alliances with other parties to win elections.
D) only parties receiving more than 5 percent of the vote are allocated seats.
E) under this winner-take-all system, no incentive is given for finishing second.
E
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