4. Describe the workings of the "nomination by petition" device. (Ray, page 76.)

5. What evils attend the unregulated caucus or primary? (Ray, pages 80-83.)

6. Describe the work of the state nominating convention. (Guitteau, pages 467-468.)

7. Outline the procedure in the national convention. (Guitteau, pages 471-472.)

8. What are the two chief types of Australian ballot? (Reed, pages 82- 84.)

9. What is the chief weakness of the Direct Primary? (Reed, page 87.)

10. Name some states in which the presidential preference primary is used. (Reed, page 87.)

11. How is a typical presidential preference primary conducted? (Reed, page 87.)

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