what determines the rules for each state's primary
a. the democratic party
b. consensus of both major political parties
c. the constitution
d. state law
c
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The correct answer is d. state law.
Each state's primary election rules are determined largely by the state law. The Constitution does not address the specifics of primary elections, and it is primarily the responsibility of individual states to establish the rules and regulations for conducting their primary elections.
State legislatures have the authority to set the dates, procedures, and eligibility requirements for primary elections within their respective states. This means that the rules can vary from state to state, which is why you often see differences in primary processes across the country.
State laws can outline various aspects of the primary election, such as the date of the primary, the eligibility criteria for voters and candidates, the types of primaries (closed, open, or semi-closed), the allocation of delegates, and other specific rules and regulations.
Therefore, it is important to check the state law and specific primary rules of the state you are interested in to understand how their primary elections are conducted and what requirements need to be met to participate.