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Match each type of election with the correct definition.
open primary
caucus
primary elections
general elections
closed primary
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:: an election to select party candidates :: an election for party candidates limited to registered party members only
:: a local gathering in which delegates are chosen to the national party convention

Answer 1

Each type of election has a distinct process: An open primary allows any registered voter to participate in any party's primary; a closed primary is restricted to registered members of a party; a caucus is where party members gather to choose delegates; and general elections determine final officeholders.

Step-by-step explanation:

To match each type of election with its correct definition:

• Open primary is an election where a registered voter can vote in any party's primary regardless of the voter's party affiliation. This system allows voters to choose which primary to participate in on the day of the election, but they can only vote in one party's primary.
• Closed primary is a type of election where only registered party members are allowed to vote to select their party's candidates. This prevents members of other parties from participating and potentially skewing the results.
• Caucus is a local gathering where delegates are chosen for the national party convention. It is less formal than a primary election and involves members of a political party in a community meeting to select delegates.
• General elections are held to elect officeholders. After the primary elections and caucuses have determined each party's nominee, general elections are held to decide the final winner who will hold office.