When you vote in next Tuesday’s primary, you will face two ballot questions.

It will help you to know what you’re voting for.

If you vote in the Republican primary, you will see two ballot questions.

One asks: “Do you believe that South Carolina’s tax code should be brought into conformity with the new Trump tax cuts in the federal tax code for maximum simplification and to lower the overall tax burden on South Carolina taxpayers and businesses?”

Critics say this question’s wording is misleading.

Tax experts say conforming with the US tax reforms will raise state income taxes $204 million a year.

The Senate hasn’t passed this because the Republican majority doesn’t want you to pay more state taxes.

The second Republican question: “Do you believe that voters should have the option to choose to affiliate with a political party when they register to vote or change their voter registration in South Carolina?”

But don’t be misled.

Critics say the question’s desired result is to end the practice of allowing you to vote in the primary of your choice and force you to register by party to vote.

If you vote in the Democratic primary, the two ballot questions you face ask:

• Do you favor legalizing medical marijuana?

• Should the governor be required to accept federal revenues to support and expand Medicaid?

Liberals tend to favor and conservatives oppose both.

The results of your vote are not binding on lawmakers but they may be influenced by the outcome.

Critics accuse both parties of wording the questions:

• To mislead voters into voting the way they want.

• To give them ammunition to push lawmakers to change state laws.