Many political scientists contend that third parties have consistently failed because

they never reflect the political mood of the nation.
serve as a safety valve for dissident political groups, preventing major confrontations and political unrest.
can only come into existence if they are organized around a single charismatic leader.
can only come into existence if they split off from one of the major political parties.
are incapable of being formed from scratch by individuals who are committed to a particular issue or ideology.

Read this cover letter: dear sir or madam: i am responding to your ad seeking data managers. i feel i am highly qualified for the position and have a great deal of relevant experience. i have managed the bookkeeping data for a local volunteer organization for several years. they couldn't get rid of me; i loved the job so much! i can provide several references attesting to my punctuality, bookkeeping abilities, and reliability. i look forward to your response. best wishes, john smith what is one of the weaknesses of this cover letter? a. it overstates the candidate's qualifications. b. it makes an attempt at humor. c. it provides irrelevant information. d. it makes the candidate appear selfish.