Why Have Minority Groups Such as Hispanics and African Americans

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why have minority groups such as Hispanics and African Americans criticized the current primary system in Texas?

• A) They argue that the county apparatus that manages the primary favors Caucasians.
• B) They believe that primary results can be easily distorted as they are not regulated by the government.
• C) They argue that the absolute majority requirement discriminates against their candidates.
• D) They believe that votes for their candidates are often contested and dismissed by party officials.
• E) They argue that the primary system should be changed to a double ballot system.

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