direct primary
A list of names of candidates standing for office is called a "ballot." In some contexts, it may also be referred to as a "slate" of candidates, especially when it involves a group representing a particular political party or organization. Ballots are used during elections to allow voters to select their preferred candidates.
An area where candidates seek a single office that represents all voters living in that area is called a "constituency" or a "district."
The method described is known as the "office-bloc arrangement," which organizes a ballot by listing candidates for various offices in columns, with party affiliations indicated at the top. This allows voters to see all candidates for a particular office, regardless of their party, facilitating a more informed choice. It contrasts with the "party column method," where candidates are grouped by party, potentially encouraging straight-ticket voting.
The 17th Amendment gave voters the right to elect senators
An office bloc arrangement on a ballot is a format that lists candidates for each office together, rather than grouping candidates by political party. This means voters can see all candidates for a specific position, such as governor or senator, in one section, allowing for easier comparison among them. This approach is designed to encourage voters to focus on individual candidates rather than party affiliation, promoting informed decision-making.
The democracy gives voters a choice among candidates.
The blanket primary is a system used for selecting political party candidates in a primary election in the USA. In a blanket primary voters may pick one candidate for each office without regard to party lines; for instance, a voter might select a Democratic candidate for governor and a Republican candidate for senator. The candidates with the highest votes by party for each office advance to the general election, as the respective party's nominee. It differs from the open primary - in open primaries voters may pick candidates regardless of their own party registration, but may only choose among candidates from a single party of the voter's choice.
Do the voters elect electors not the presidential candidates
coattail effect
A presidential election is an event in which registered voters vote on candidates that are seeking the office of president. For candidates, it is an all-out effort to win the office of President.
Voters. People who can vote are able to cast their ballot for the candidates of their choice. In the US, any citizen over the age of 18 can register to vote, and participate in local and national elections.
during the reform, voters were now able to : *select party candidates *put bills before state legislature *can vote on bills directly * and remove elected officials from office