What effect do third parties have on congressional elections in the short run?
a. Third parties have no noticeable effect on elections.
b. The public will begin to fear the enthusiasm and extremism of the third party and quickly return to center and the status quo.
c. The minority party will gain favor as a backlash against the third party and the majority party.
d. The majority party will lose public confidence and most likely lose the upcoming presidential election.
e. The party in power may find itself on the short end of a sudden burst of enthusiasm and the outparty can benefit greatly from skepticism over government.
ANS: E
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