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The purpose of both is to narrow down the number of candidates that will ultimately be on the ballot. A caucas is a group within a party that discuss the potential candidates and determine which candidates most closely match their views on various issues. Then they decide from a few which candidate they feel is most electible. These candidates go on the primary ballot where the general public votes to decide who will represent their political party in the general election.
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Most presidential caucuses differ from Statewide presidential primaries in all what ways EXCEPT the?
main purpose for which delegates are chosen
How many primaries and caucuses will be held on super Tuesday 2012?
10 primaries and caususes
What is the difference between caucuses and primaries?
They are the same They are the same
In primaries and caucuses what are the people really voting to do?
To select a president for the country
How many states hold primaries or caucuses each month?
none
Which statement about presidential caucuses and primary elections is most accurate?
Caucuses can result in informal decisions, while primaries follow typical election procedures. Explanation: APEX
The two main ways of selecting candidates to represent a party in a general election are?
primaries and caucuses
Only 20 percent of Americans vote in the presidential primaries and 5 percent in the caucuses.?
true
Where is the first caucus of the election held?
Since 1972, Iowa has held the first caucuses of the presidential primaries.
The attention of the media towards the early winner in the primaries and caucuses is believed to be fair to all candidates .?
false
When the attention of the media towards the early winner in the primaries and caucuses is believed to be fair to all candidates?
false
How are delegates assigned during the primary elections?
Delegates were established in the primary elections during caucuses and primaries. Both a primary and a caucus are indirect elections.?æ Local and state governments organize primaries. Caucuses are run by the respective political parties and delegates are chosen at private events.
