One of the downsides to the American system of presidential campaigns and elections is that __________.
A) almost anyone can come out of nowhere to win a nomination, making the process entirely unpredictable
B) a person who might be an excellent president could be discouraged from running because the process is so onerous
C) the candidate who wins the popular vote is not always the candidate who received the most votes
D) winning candidates are legally required to keep their campaign promises or face a fine levied by the Federal Elections Commission according to the veracity of the violation

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The American system of presidential campaigns and elections is extremely expensive, time-consuming, and requires a vast support system for fundraising, advertising, and other related tasks. This discourages potential candidates who might be excellent presidents from running, limiting the pool of candidates to a small group of wealthy and well-connected individuals.

One of the Downsides to the American System of Presidential