Question

In 2016, the _____ primaries changed the rules and required proportional representation until mid-March when states could choose to allocate all their delegates to the outright winner (seven states did so) or to anyone who scored over 50 percent of the state and congressional districts.

Answer 1

Answer:

Republican Party (GOP)                    

Explanation:

In 2016, the GOP primaries changed the rules and required proportional representation until mid-March when states could choose to allocate all their delegates to the outright winner (seven states did so) or to anyone who scored over 50 percent of the state and congressional districts.

The GOP 2016 primary calendar stipulates that for the first two weeks of March states are to allocate their delegates proportionally until mid March when available delegates will be awarded to the outright winner thus giving room for multiple candidates to compete deep into the race. This was necessary to prevent an over drawn nomination fight as was experienced in 2012.

Answer 2

Answer: The Republican Party also known as GOP

Explanation:

Although the 2016 GOP primary calendar is shorter but it prevents nomination fight as in the case of 2012.

In the calendar, 45 percent of all the GOP delegates will be awarded by mid-March, and all states must award their delegates proportionally in the first two weeks of March.

The 2016 GOP primary calendar contains more delegates, which gives room for multiple candidates to compete into the contest.  

Alongside with the longtime rival, the Democratic Party, The Republican Party, also known as the GOP is one of the two major political parties in the United States. It has the most president from a single party more than any other political parties in the United States.