How Were the Candidates for Presidency Selected for Most of the United

question 41

Multiple Choice

How were the candidates for presidency selected for most of the United States' history?

• A) by the wealthy elite who controlled the parties with money and prominent positions
• B) by deals that were hashed out between delegates and party officials at the national level
• C) by a process that involved primary and caucus results from the state party organizations
• D) by a nationwide election for eligible voters to select their preferred candidate

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