What is the main purpose of a primary election?

Understanding Primary Elections in Minnesota

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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To elect the President
To select one candidate from each party for the general election
To vote on local issues
To register new voters
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the governor's race particularly competitive this year?
The election is being held earlier than usual
The current governor is running for re-election
The office is wide open as the current governor is not running
There are no candidates from the Republican party
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean that Minnesota has an open primary?
You must register as a member of a political party to vote
Only independent candidates can run
You can vote for candidates from multiple parties
You do not have to register as a member of a political party to vote
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if you vote for candidates from more than one party in the primary?
You get a warning but your vote still counts
Your vote only counts for the first candidate
Your ballot gets tossed out
Your ballot gets counted twice
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are Republican and Democratic candidates identified on the ballot?
They are listed alphabetically
They are listed in separate sections
They are labeled with their party affiliation
They are identified by different colors
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What types of races are included on the primary ballot in Minnesota this year?
Only nonpartisan offices
Only the governor's race
Only local city offices
Both U.S. Senate seats, all eight congressional seats, and several state offices
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you remember to do with your ballot?
Vote for candidates from both parties
Flip it over to vote for local ballot questions and nonpartisan offices
Sign it at the bottom
Mail it immediately
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