Electoral systems

• What is the invisible primary?

  Period of time between candidates announcing interest in running and beginning of the primary season .
• What is the invisible primary sometimes known as?

  Money Primary
• Why is the invisible primary sometimes known as the money primary?

  Critical time for fundraising .
• How do primaries work?

  Electorate can vote for a nominee to become president , helping states choose political party nominees for the general election .
• 1)Where are primaries held?

  2)Where are caucuses held?

  1)More populated sates such as California

  2) Less populated states or ones which are geographically spread .
• What are open primaries?

  Open primaries - Voters dont have to be members of a political party to vote .
• Are there issues with open primaries?

  Supreme court debates on the constitutionality of these , however they are deemed constitutional . It is said to increase participation , hopefully causing participation of the general election to increase , however it is possible for agents of the opposing party to intervene .
• What are caucuses?

  Caucuses are held by political parties , grouped with others who will vote the same as you, speeches are given before the votes take place .
• How do closed primaries work?

  Electors may only participate if they are members of a political party for a certain amount of time .