Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Open Primary Elections

Open Primaries Elections

Former Representatives Jason Altmire (D-PA) and Tom Davis (R-VA) talked about the concept of open primaries. They explained how the process would work and possible opposition to this proposal.

Description

Former Representatives Jason Altmire (D-PA) and Tom Davis (R-VA) talked about the concept of open primaries. They explained how the process would work and possible opposition to this proposal.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • How do open primary systems work?
  • What are benefits to this system?
  • What are arguments against this primary system?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Campaign
    • Elections
    • Open Primary System
    • Safe Seat
    • Top-two Primary

    Topics

    AP U.S. Government Key TermsCivil Rights & Civil Liberties

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity