Question

If the U.S. congressional election system of single-member districts with plurality voting were replaced with a system of proportional representation, one possible consequence would be A) the disappearance of political parties B) Significant weakening of the US federal system C) a movement toward a multiple system

The U.S. Constitution specifically provided for ???????? political parties. A) unlimited number of B) no c) three

Why might political parties prefer a closed primary election to other types of primaries? A) it opens participation to a broader number of ppl b) it helps ensure that candidates are chosen by ppl who share the goals and values c) it leaves the selection process in the hands of party

Answer 1

Question 1 The answer is option C. a movement towards a multiple system.

Here in the election system of single member districts, plurality voting were replaced by proportional representation, this will allow most deserving candidate according to the proportion and at the same time can act as a catalyst towards multiple system

Question 2. The answer is option A. Unlimited political parties. There is no bar on the number of political parties that should exist according to U.S. constitution.

Question 3. The answer is option A. It opens participation to a broader number of people.

The reason why political parties prefer a closed primary election to other type of primaries is, due to this secrecy of voting it will allow broader mass of people to participate in the election.