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6. What factor is most likely to effect turnout in a primary (according to Anthony J. Bennett)?

  • The location of voting stations.
  • Weather.
  • Close competition between candidates.
  • Type of primary (Close/open)

7. In 1960 John Kennedy announced his candidacy 66 days before the primary, in 2008 Barack Obama announced his candidacy 423 days before. What is meant by "the constant election cycle"?

  • When the momment one election finishes candidates are already looking towards the next one.
  • Where media outlets are constantly focusing on the Election.
  • A charity race in which Candidates ride bikes around Washington D.C to raise money for their campagne.
  • when failed candidates are re-cycled and re used in a different election to a new office.

8. Which state by law must hold it primary first?

  • North Dakota.
  • New Hampshire.
  • Iowa.
  • South Carolina.

9. In 1968 only 11.7 million Americans took part in the primary election, what did this increase to in 2008?

  • 67 million
  • 35 million
  • 58 million
  • 100 million

10. What is an open primary election?

  • A primary in which only elected party officials can vote in their respective primaries.
  • A primary election in which registered voters can vote in the primary of either party.
  • A primary election in which any U.S citizen can vote in the primary of either party.
  • A primary election in which only registered Democrats can vote in a Democratic primary and vice versa.