Changes in the Way That the Major Parties Select Their

question 10

Multiple Choice

Changes in the way that the major parties select their presidential nominees, beginning in the 1970s, have made the presidential selection process

• A)more democratic.
• B)less democratic.
• C)more centralized.
• D)less competitive.

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Definitions:

Democrats

Refers to the Democratic Party, one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, known for its liberal and progressive stances on various issues including social welfare, environmental protection, and civil rights.

Republicans

A member or supporter of the Republican Party, one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, typically associated with conservative policies.

Referendum

A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or issue, bypassing the legislative body.

Congressional Election

The process by which members are elected to the United States Congress, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.