When the leaders of the new government took the steps that led to the creation of the first political parties, they expected and wanted party competition to become a permanent feature of American politics.

Which of these third-party candidates received enough votes to qualify for public campaign funding?

a. Ralph Nader b. Ross Perot c. Bob Dole d. Ron Paul

Campaign spending in judicial elections has sharply declined in recent times; between 2000 and 2009, candidate fund-raising reduced significantly compared with the previous decade

Indicate whether the statement is true or false