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What is the primary difference between open and closed primaries?
What is the primary difference between open and closed primaries?
- The timing of the primary election in the electoral calendar
- The number of delegates allocated to each candidate
- The party affiliation of voters who can participate (correct)
- The method of voting used in the primary
According to John Aldrich, why did political parties form in the United States?
According to John Aldrich, why did political parties form in the United States?
- To mobilize voters and organize collective action (correct)
- To reduce the influence of special interest groups
- To promote specific policy agendas
- To provide a means for citizens to participate in the political process
Which type of congressional constituency is closest to the congressmember?
Which type of congressional constituency is closest to the congressmember?
- National constituency
- District constituency (correct)
- State constituency
- Local constituency
How can the media affect the opinions of the public, according to the text?
How can the media affect the opinions of the public, according to the text?
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What characteristic of the American electoral system disadvantages third parties?
What characteristic of the American electoral system disadvantages third parties?
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