CRQ POLITICAL PARTIES IN UTAH Flashcards
What is ONE right and and ONE responsibility of voting?
One right is that any citizen over 18 years can vote.
One responsibility is that voting is not forced. Some people choose not to vote.
Define a closed primary and identify the political party in Utah that currently has closed primaries.
A closed primary is when only registered members of a particular political party can vote in a primary election. The primary in Utah that has a close primary is the Republican party.
What is ONE reason a party might have a closed primary?
To maintain control over the selection of candidates.
What is ONE criticism people have of closed parties?
It limits people’s participation in government.
What are the 2 main political parties in Utah?
The two parties in Utah are democrat and republican.
Explain whether a person must belong to one of them?
No because they can choose to be apart of another party.
