Primary Elections Were Introduced by

question 41

Multiple Choice

Primary elections were introduced by

• A)the Federalists in the late eighteenth century.
• B)the Democrats in the 1830s.
• C)the Republicans in the 1870s.
• D)reformers at the start of the 1900s, who hoped to weaken the power of party leaders.

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Definitions:

Civil Rights

Legal protections and privileges guaranteed to all citizens by law, often associated with the movement to end discrimination and unfair treatment based on race, gender, religion, or other inherent characteristics.

Government Spending

The total amount of public funds that a government expends on its services, employees, and programs within a given fiscal period.

Defense Budget

The defense budget is the portion of a national budget that is allocated to military spendings, including salaries, training, operations, and equipment.