While many Americans will vote only by political party many more will pick and choose on their ballots. Many states have what is called "the long ballot." In those states many officials are elected and there are many choices on the ballot. Some people in those states will vote only the party and some people will 'split their ballot' voting for the person and not the party.
I live in Texas where we have a long ballot. If I can find a Republican on the ballot who is not an ignoramus I will vote for them.
you can vote for the party of your choice.
No. In the primaries, the voter can only vote for those candidates associated to their party affiliation. In the general election however, anyone can vote for any candidate. Those registered as IND (Independent) cannot vote at all during the primaries, but can vote in the general elections come November.
37% vote along party lines
Regardless of your party affiliation, you can vote for whomever you want.
only a members of the republican party can vote in a republican close primary.
No. If you do not vote, your vote is wasted. No party can lay claim to it.
what party does union workers are more likely to vote for
If you vote in a primary election, you have to designate a Party. In a General Election, you vote for anybody on the ballot.
you don't, you can vote for any party/leader or not vote
A vote of thanks at a birthday party is an expression of appreciation given by a speaker on behalf of the party guest.
you can vote for the party of your choice.
I presume you mean someone who is excessively loyal to his a party. Such a person would obviously vote for all his parties candidates and positions, that is vote a straight-party ticket.
The whip is the member of either party who makes sure that members vote with the party. true
Yes. In the general election, you can vote for whoever you like regardless of what party you are affiliated or registered with. Yes. In many (but not all) states, party affiliation affects what primaries you can vote in. But it does not force you to vote for that party's candidates in the general election.
To vote, you need to be registered. Based on what the person believes, they can vote for whoever they want (people who are members of a party typically vote for whoever their party's candidate is).
Yes; party registration has no relationship to how you vote in a general election. In a general election, you can vote for whoever you want, no matter what your party registration.
No. If it isn't on the ballot you can't vote for it. One reason I am registered with a party because California doesn't allow a third party vote on a ballot.