Nomination- the naming of those who will seek office
             General election- regularly scheduled elections at which voters make the final selection of Officeholders
             Caucus- a group of like-minded persons who meet to select the candidates they will support in an Upcoming election
             Direct primary- an election held within the party to pick the party's candidates for the general Election
             Closed primary- a party nominating election in which only declared party members can vote.
             Open primary- a party nominating election in which any qualified voter can take part
             Blanket primary- often called the wide-open primary; every voter is handed the same ballot, one listing every contender for every nomination in both parties. Can vote for whom you want to vote for on either party
             Runoff primary- two top vote getters in the first direct primary face one another, winner becomes Nominee.
             2. In what ways is the nominating process key to the electoral process?
             It's a prime function of political parties in the United States; and as a leading reason for the Decentralized character of the major parties.
             3. Which nominating method is the oldest?
             Self-announcement is the oldest form of the nominating process
             4. In what ways do conventions seem will suited to democracy?
             It's well suited for democracy cause it uses a process of elimination to pick their representatives
             5. What is the difference between an open primary and a closed primary?
             In an open primary any qualified voter can take part; in a closed primary only declared party members Can vote
             It's the same thing as a blanket primary
             Minor parties are independent nominees.
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