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In a winner-take-all basis, how are delegates awarded?
In a winner-take-all basis, how are delegates awarded?
- To the candidate who wins the primary or caucus (correct)
- Proportionally based on the percentage of the vote
- Divided equally among all candidates
- To the candidate who secures a majority of the delegates
What happens if no candidate receives a majority of delegates' votes in the first round at a contested convention?
What happens if no candidate receives a majority of delegates' votes in the first round at a contested convention?
- The candidate with the most votes wins automatically
- The delegates vote again until a majority is reached
- The superdelegates determine the nominee
- The delegates become unbound and can vote for any candidate (correct)
How is the President of the United States elected?
How is the President of the United States elected?
- By winning a majority of the Electoral College votes (correct)
- By a straight popular vote
- Through a majority vote by the House of Representatives
- Through a majority vote by the Senate
Which party within the U.S. has superdelegates?
Which party within the U.S. has superdelegates?
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What is the main purpose of a primary election in the United States?
What is the main purpose of a primary election in the United States?
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What is the purpose of adopting a platform at a national convention?
What is the purpose of adopting a platform at a national convention?
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What is the key difference between closed primaries and open primaries?
What is the key difference between closed primaries and open primaries?
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How do caucuses differ from primary elections in the U.S.?
How do caucuses differ from primary elections in the U.S.?
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Why are delegates important in the U.S. election process?
Why are delegates important in the U.S. election process?
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Which statement best describes the general election in the United States?
Which statement best describes the general election in the United States?
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