Question

why might a citizen join a political party? a. doing so allows them to vote in any partys primary. b. doing so allows them to vote in an open primary. c. doing so allows them to vote in a closed primary. d. doing so prevents them from having to vote in any partys primary.

Explanation:

• Option A: In most cases, joining a political party does not allow voting in any party’s primary (e.g., closed primaries restrict to party members).
• Option B: Open primaries allow non - party members or members of other parties to vote, so joining a party is not required for open primary voting.
• Option C: Closed primaries are only open to registered members of the party. So joining a political party enables a citizen to vote in a closed primary of that party.
• Option D: Joining a party does not prevent voting in primaries; in fact, it enables voting in closed primaries of that party.

Answer:

C. Doing so allows them to vote in a closed primary.