9) Primary Elections

Primary elections choose...

• candidates for political parties

• the United States president

• vice presidential candidates

• presidential cabinet members

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Open Primary

,

(b) Closed Primary

• Must vote for candidates within your own party

• Can vote for anyone

What is the earliest month a primary can be held?

• January

• March

• February

• April

What is the latest month a primary can be held?

• June

• May

• October

• November