In an open primary, who can participate in the party primaries or caucuses?

• A. Closed primary
• B. Caucus
• C. General election
• D. Open primary

Answer: (D)

Open primaries let any registered voter participate in a party’s primary or caucus, regardless of their party affiliation. This means independents or voters from other parties can choose which party’s primary to vote in on election day (often by selecting a ballot from the party they want to support). This contrasts with closed primaries, which restrict participation to registered members of the party. A caucus is a voting method used in some states, but it’s separate from the open/closed primary distinction. The general election happens after primaries and involves voters from all parties.