In which of the following ways do third parties affect American politics?

A. They distract from important policy debates.
B. They effectively disprove Duverger's Law.
C. They intentionally alter election wins by their ideologically closest major party.
D. They push major parties to incorporate new ideas or elucidate current ones.

Answer: D

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