Which of the following is true of federal and state laws with regard to third parties?

The federal laws have made it easy for third$-$ or minor$-$party candidates to get federal matching funds.

They let third parties get fewer signatures to place their candidates on the ballot than major parties.

All of these are correct.

The two major parties have a clear advantage because the laws have fewer obstacles for them.

They have encouraged third parties to get candidates on the ballot.