Which of the Following Statements About Primaries Is LEAST Accurate

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about primaries is LEAST accurate?

• A) Some states used to hold blanket primaries, which allowed voters to cast votes across party lines, but this was ruled unconstitutional.
• B) Some states hold closed primaries, which allow only registered party members to participate.
• C) Some states hold open primaries, which allow voters to participate in whichever primary they wish.
• D) Some states insist that candidates receive a majority of the votes, not just a plurality, and require runoff elections if no one gains a majority.
• E) Once candidates have won their party's primary, they lose their independence to the party, which takes over decisions about how to utilize resources.

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