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Practice Test

Question 1 • American Government/Civics

In addition to a primary, political parties can nominate candidates for general election through a

Answer
A
petition or a vote of party leaders.
B
signature drive or a public rally.
C
caucus or a convention.
D
referendum or a ballot initiative.

Explanation

A primary is one way a party selects its candidate. Parties may also choose candidates through a caucus, where party members meet to discuss and select a nominee, or a convention, where party delegates make the selection. Therefore, the correct choice is “caucus or a convention.”

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