What usually happens after a third party is relatively successful in attracting votes during a U.S. national election?
A.) the third party will be given a token block of seats in the House of Representatives
B.) the third party will receive national recognition as a new major party
C.) the third party will cause one of the two major parties to collapse
D.) one or both major parties will try to co-opt the issue or issues that made the third party successful
Ans: D.) one or both major parties will try to co-opt the issue or issues that made the third party successful
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Why was the bailout that finally passed in late 2008 significantly larger than the initial proposal of $500 million?
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