Author Question: What is the caucus system of party nomination, how does it differ from primary elections? What ... (Read 137 times)

dakota nelson · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What is the caucus system of party nomination, how does it differ from primary elections?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The ________ in the United States (often called county attorneys or district attorneys) are usually county officials; most are locally elected and subject to little supervision by state authorities.

A. defense counsels
B. chief prosecutors
C. public defenders
D. prison officials
E. judges

Brummell1998 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response would be:
State law establishes the process by which party nominees are selected. Most states use primary elections, but some permit the parties to nominate their candidates through a caucus or convention. In the caucus system, party delegates elected in local voting district meetings decide on the party nominee. In some states, a convention narrows the field to two candidates if no candidate gets a set percentage of delegate votes at the party convention. The dynamics of winning a nomination in states with a caucus system are different from those in states with a primary. In a caucus system, having a grassroots organization or an intense appeal that can mobilize politically active, better-educated voters to attend a neighborhood meeting is essential for candidates.

Answer to Question 2

B