To select candidates for general elections

To determine the party's platform

To raise funds for the party

To endorse third-party candidates

They provide a direct say to party members in candidate selection

They ensure fair and equal representation of all party members

They guarantee the election of the most qualified candidates

They eliminate the need for general elections

Open and closed

Direct and indirect

Mandatory and voluntary

Proportional and majoritarian

Only registered party members

Only registered voters in the district

Any registered voter, regardless of party affiliation

Only voters who have donated to the party

In a direct primary, voters cast ballots directly for candidates, while in an indirect primary, they elect delegates who then choose the candidates

In a direct primary, candidates are chosen by party leaders, while in an indirect primary, they are chosen by party members

In a direct primary, voters rank candidates in order of preference, while in an indirect primary, they vote for a single candidate

In a direct primary, candidates are chosen by a lottery, while in an indirect primary, they are chosen by a coin toss

It ensures that the most popular candidate wins

It gives voters more control over the selection of candidates

It reduces the influence of party elites

All of the above

It can lead to the nomination of extreme candidates

It can be expensive and time-consuming

It can discourage qualified candidates from running

All of the above

They vote for the candidates at the party convention

They raise funds for the party

They campaign for the candidates

They determine the party's platform

Based on the number of votes each candidate receives in the primary election

Based on the number of party members in each district

Based on the number of elected officials who support each candidate

Based on a combination of factors

They are unpledged delegates who can vote for any candidate at the party convention

They are delegates who are automatically awarded to the party's incumbent president

They are delegates who are chosen by the party's leadership

They are delegates who are elected by party members in caucuses

They can influence the outcome of the general election

They can help to unite the party behind a single candidate

They can increase voter turnout in the general election

All of the above

They allow party members to participate in the selection of candidates

They promote transparency and accountability within political parties

They help to ensure that candidates are responsive to the needs of the electorate

All of the above

They can be expensive and time-consuming

They can lead to divisive and polarizing campaigns

They can discourage qualified candidates from running for office

All of the above

By reducing the cost of running for office

By promoting more civil and respectful campaigns

By making it easier for qualified candidates to run for office

All of the above

Caucuses

Conventions

Appointed by party leaders

All of the above