The primaries in the US, while conceptually similar, is very different because the French two round system is intended to allow other parties by letting you te

The primaries in the US, while conceptually similar, is very different because the French two round system is intended to allow other parties by letting you test the waters first. Incidentally, I wasn't even allowed to vote for the primaries in my state since it requires me to register as a member of the party six months prior.