In your own words, what is the difference between a primary election and a general election?  (Provide at least 2 differences, not definitions. No more than 50 words.)

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.

What is one difference between open and closed primary elections?A.Open primaries promote party unity, while closed primaries encourage "crossover voting."B.Open primaries allow any voters to participate, while closed primaries are restricted to party members.C.Open primaries are only for independent voters, while closed primaries are for registered members of political parties.D.Open primaries discourage voter participation, while closed primaries encourage it.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Elections to determine which potential political candidate will be on the ballot in the general election are called ________ elections.

How is a presidential election different from elections for most local, state, and other federal offices?A.The president is elected to represent a multimember district, while most other officials represent single-member districts.B.Citizens indirectly vote for the president, while they directly vote for candidates for most other offices.C.Presidential elections are staffed by federal employees, while elections for other offices are staffed by local workers.D.Presidential elections are not organized by region, while all other elections are.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How do state and local elections compare to national elections?A.Fewer citizens vote in state and local elections.B.More citizens vote in state and local elections.C.Voter turnout in state and local elections has increased more than in national elections.D.Voter turnout in all elections has remained the same.