Understanding Caucuses

What is a key difference between a caucus and a primary?

• A caucus involves online voting, while a primary requires in-person voting.

• A caucus is organized by the state government, while a primary is run by political parties.

• A caucus is secretive, while a primary is public.

• A caucus is non-secretive and organized by political parties, while a primary is secretive and run by the state government.

How are delegates typically allocated in Republican caucuses?

• Proportionally based on the number of votes.

• Winner-takes-all for the group with the most supporters.

• Based on a lottery system.

• Randomly assigned to candidates.

What was a significant outcome of the McGovern-Fraser Commission?

• It introduced online voting for primaries.

• It mandated equal representation for all states in the primaries.

• It led to the abolition of caucuses.

• It encouraged states to adopt primaries over caucuses.

Why was the Iowa caucus significant for Jimmy Carter's campaign?

• It provided him with a large financial donation.

• It allowed him to bypass other state primaries.

• It gave him media attention and momentum despite limited resources.

• It guaranteed him the Democratic nomination.

Which candidate benefited from the Iowa caucus in 2008 despite not winning the nomination?

• Hillary Clinton

• Mike Huckabee

• John McCain

• Barack Obama