Advocates say the ________ encourages party identification and loyalty.

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In a closed primary system, only registered party members can vote in that party's primary. This means that voters must identify with a particular party and have a sense of loyalty to that party in order to participate in the primary process. This can encourage party identification and loyalty among voters who might not otherwise feel a strong connection to a political party. Open and semi-closed primary systems allow for more cross-over voting and may not necessarily lead to the same level of party identification and loyalty. The blanket primary system has been ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

Advocates Say the ________ Encourages Party Identification and Loyalty