Which One of the Following Is True Regarding Open and Closed

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is true regarding open and closed primaries?

• A)More states hold open primaries than closed primaries.
• B)In a closed primary,the voter can select the ballot of the party in whose primary he or she wants to participate; open primaries allow only party members to participate.
• C)Political parties generally do not favor closed primaries because they encourage raiding; open primaries discourage raiding.
• D)Closed primaries restrict voting to registered members of that party only; in open primaries,voters can select the ballot of the party in whose primary they want to participate.
• E)Republicans tend to hold open primaries; Democrats tend to hold closed primaries.

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