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Primary and General Elections in the United States

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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?

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?

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?

Democratic Party Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a primary election in the United States?

To nominate political party candidates for the general election Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adopting a platform at a national convention?

To outline the party's plans if elected in the presidential election Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between closed primaries and open primaries?

Closed primaries restrict voting to specific party members, while open primaries are more inclusive Signup and view all the answers

How do caucuses differ from primary elections in the U.S.?

Caucuses involve discussion and candidate selection, whereas primary elections are simple votes Signup and view all the answers

Why are delegates important in the U.S. election process?

Delegates play a role in choosing party candidates during primaries and caucuses Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the general election in the United States?

General election involves one Democrat and one Republican candidate Signup and view all the answers