What are the pros and cons of having closed primaries and caucuses as opposed to open ones?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Define closed and open primaries/caucuses.
2, Highlight pros and cons for closed and open primaries/caucuses. In particular, highlight the con for closed primaries/caucuses that party voters may have extreme views and choose candidates lacking broad appeal among the general electorate.

Political Science

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false?

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Is hunger in the world a result of

A shortfall in the global food supply The growth of the world’s population beyond the food supply The uneven distribution of the world’s food supply The steady decline in the world’s food supply

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Who makes the determination what rights of religious freedom might exist under the free exercise clause of the First Amendment?

a. the president b. Congress c. state legislatures d. the U.S. Supreme Court e. the voters

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All of the following describe attempts of state legislatures to prevent abortions through means other than direct prohibition EXCEPT ______.

A. requiring a psychological consultation B. requiring a parent or guardian’s consent C. requiring spousal or male partner consent D. requiring waiting periods

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