What role do primaries play in the local, state, and federal election processes?A.They help candidates raise funds from private donors and super PACs.B.They increase voter turnout in districts with large populations.C.They select the candidates who will run for office in each party.D.They determine the borders of single-member electoral districts.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Unlike general elections, primary elections:a.)often see candidates expressing more extreme views.b.)determine the officeholder among the party nominees and independent candidates.c.)are only held when a current officeholder dies or can no longer fulfill the duties of the office.d.)take place after the state or national party conventions.

Explain the types of primaries used in the United States.  What type does California have?

State and federal laws regulate all aspects of primary and general elections, and local election officials (county, city, and township) are predominantly responsible for administering them. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse PreviousNext

If the timing of primary elections influences voter turnout in a state, does it make sense to have a single election day when all states would hold their primaries? How might this influence which candidates become the party’s nominees? Is this process more or less democratic in your opinion?

What is a required part of the process of voting in a general election?A.Showing proof of having voted in a primaryB.Registering as a member of a partyC.Researching your polling locationD.Voting for every issue and office on the ballotSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS