What is the difference between primary elections and general elections
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The difference between primary and general elections is that the
general election picks the candidates on the primary ticket.
Primary elections determine the winner of the office.
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Which sentence most accurately describes elections in the US
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in major elections, ballots are typically counted by voting
machines
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Which factors affect who is eligible to register to vote in the US
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age and felony convictions
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Which statement accurately describes super PACs
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super PACs can spend any amount supporting a candidate, as long
as they do not work directly with the candidate's campaign
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What kind of polls might a candidate use to mislead voters about his or her opponent
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push polls
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What statement most accurately describes the trend shown in this graph
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voter turnout is much lower in midterm elections
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Which of the following is a cause of voter apathy in the US
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people feel like their voters won't make a difference
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To win a winner-takes-all election in the United States, what must a candidate receive
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A majority or plurality of votes.
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What is the difference between primary elections and general elections
The difference between primary and general elections is that the
general election picks the candidates on the primary ticket.
Primary elections determine the winner of the office.
Which sentence most accurately describes elections in the US
in major elections, ballots are typically counted by voting
machines
Which factors affect who is eligible to register to vote in the US
age and felony convictions
Which statement accurately describes super PACs
super PACs can spend any amount supporting a candidate, as long
as they do not work directly with the candidate's campaign
What kind of polls might a candidate use to mislead voters about his or her opponent
push polls
What statement most accurately describes the trend shown in this graph
voter turnout is much lower in midterm elections
Which of the following is a cause of voter apathy in the US
people feel like their voters won't make a difference
To win a winner-takes-all election in the United States, what must a candidate receive