____________________ are laws and regulations passed by the federal government that require states to perform a particular activity and comply with federal law

Minor or third parties in the American political system

a. generally persist and become institutionalized forces. b. usually disappear soon after contesting one or two national elections. c. are never permitted on state ballots. d. develop into major parties soon after their establishment. e. are highly competitive with the two major parties in local elections.

Which of the following states has its own unique top-two blanket primary system?

a. Louisiana b. Connecticut c. Mississippi d. California