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How does the Presidential Primary Process work? - Coggle Diagram
How does the Presidential Primary Process work?
The Convention
Party gather for delegates to decide which person will run for President
Two menthods
Caucus
Primary
The Caucus
Original method to select candidates
Decreased in popularity
Any voter registered with the party can attend
Represent the party at a national convention
Informal vote
The Primary
More power to the citizens
Open or closed
Open: vote for either party
Closed: only vote for the party you're affiliated with
Blanket: all
Choose candidates by name or by delegate name
Primaries can be ignored, especially open primaries
Awarding the Delegates
Democrats: PR
Republican PR or Majority
2016 Primary (Donald Trump)
17 candidates
Record numbers
Trumps events huge
Desire for an outsider and change in federal government
Super Tuesday
Mitt Romney criticised Trump
No contested convention
All focus on Trump
Importance of personality and individuals