Which is one difference between closed and open primary elections? A. Closed primaries encourage voter participation while open primaries discourage it B. Closed primaries promote party unity while open primaries encourage opinions from a range of voters C. Closed primaries are used mainly by the Democratic Party while open primaries are used mainly by the Republican Party D. Closed primaries forbid registered party members from participating while open primaries allow it

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21 May, 10:30

Which is one difference between closed and open primary elections? A. Closed primaries encourage voter participation while open primaries discourage it B. Closed primaries promote party unity while open primaries encourage opinions from a range of voters C. Closed primaries are used mainly by the Democratic Party while open primaries are used mainly by the Republican Party D. Closed primaries forbid registered party members from participating while open primaries allow it

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An open primary is a primary election that does not require voters to be affiliated with a political party in order to vote for partisan candidates ... As in a closed primary, the highest voted candidate in each party then proceeds to the general election.