Nonpartisan Primary System Overview

The video discusses the dissatisfaction of Americans with the government, highlighting it as a bigger issue than the economy or education. It critiques the current election system, particularly the impact of gerrymandering and the exclusion of independent voters in primaries. The video advocates for top-two nonpartisan primaries, which allow all voters and candidates to participate, leading to more competitive elections and accountable officials. This system is already in use in some states and is gaining support nationwide.

What is the primary concern of Americans according to a recent Gallup poll?

• The economy

• Dissatisfaction with government

• Terrorism

• Education

Why are primary elections often the only ones that matter?

• Gerrymandering makes them decisive

• They are less expensive to run

• They are held more frequently

• They have higher voter turnout

What challenge do independent voters face in many states during primaries?

• They can only vote in general elections

• They have to pay a fee

• They must join a party temporarily

• They are not allowed to vote

What is a key feature of the top-two nonpartisan primary system?

• It combines all candidates into a single primary

• It requires a runoff election

• It allows only party members to vote

• It eliminates the need for a general election

How does the top-two nonpartisan primary system affect voter participation?

• It limits voting to independents

• It opens voting to all voters

• It restricts voting to party members

• It decreases voter turnout

What is one advantage of nonpartisan primaries mentioned in the video?

• They reduce election costs

• They increase accountability of winners

• They simplify the voting process

• They eliminate the need for campaigns

Which states currently use the top-two nonpartisan primary system?

• Texas, Florida, and New York

• Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi

• California, Nebraska, and Washington

• Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan

What is the goal of activists in all 50 states regarding the primary system?

• To eliminate primary elections

• To maintain the current system

• To implement the top-two nonpartisan primary

• To introduce a new party

What is the ultimate aim of the movement for nonpartisan primaries?

• To simplify the election process

• To reduce voter turnout

• To increase party control

• To create a government by and for the people