Question

which of these statements about elections are true?

correct answer(s)

turnout in midterm elections is lower than in presidential elections.

state election laws have attempted to make voting much easier and more convenient.

primary elections have the same rules across the states because the parties implement their own primaries.

elections are administered by state and local governments.

Explanation:

Evaluate turnout and administration statements

• Turnout in midterm elections is consistently lower than in presidential elections (typically by 10–20 percentage points).
• Many state election laws have expanded access (e.g., mail-in voting, early voting) to make voting easier and more convenient.
• Under the U.S. Constitution, elections are primarily administered and run by state and local governments.

Evaluate primary election rules statement

• Primary election rules are not uniform across states; states have different systems (e.g., open, closed, semi-closed primaries) and different dates, run by state laws and state party organizations.

Answer:

• Turnout in midterm elections is lower than in presidential elections. (Correct answer)
• State election laws have attempted to make voting much easier and more convenient. (Correct answer)
• Primary elections have the same rules across the states because the parties implement their own primaries.
• Elections are administered by state and local governments. (Correct answer)