There Is One Column on the Ballot Entitled "Nomination by Petition

There is one column on the ballot entitled "Nomination by Petition." What can you assume from the presence of this column on the ballot?

A) Voters cannot submit petitions directly to the government.
B) None of the candidates in this column is likely to receive more than 10 percent of the vote.
C) More Independents than Democrats or Republicans wanted to run for President.
D) Candidates who are not from major parties but show a certain level of support can get on the ballot.