Author Question: What must a nominee receive in order to win a primary election? a. more than 50 percent of the ... (Read 43 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What must a nominee receive in order to win a primary election?

a. more than 50 percent of the votes cast
b. a plurality of the votes cast
c. at least two-thirds of the votes cast
d. the endorsement of the party's state executive committee

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of primary elections in Texas?

a. Primary elections are held to fill sudden vacancies in specific posts.
b. A plurality of the votes is necessary for a candidate to win a primary election.
c. It is compulsory for all political parties to hold primaries in Texas.
d. A person voting in one party's primary cannot vote for another party's runoff.