Question

Match each statement with the correct item.

direct primary
political machines
petition
precinct
caucus
procedure followed by unaffiliated candidates
to get their names on a ballot
election in which voters choose the party
candidates who will run in a general election
geographic area containing a specific number of
voters
meeting of state or local party organizations
strong political organizations whose candidates
win elections year after year

Answer 1

1. Petition

2. Direct primary

3. Precinct

4. Caucus.

5. Political machines.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Petition: procedure followed by unaffiliated candidates to get their names on a ballot.

2. Direct primary: election in which voters choose the party candidates who will run in a general election.

3. Precinct: geographic area containing a specific number of voters.

4. Caucus: meeting of state or local party organizations.

5. Political machines: strong political organizations whose candidates win elections year after year.