Elections to determine which potential political candidate will be on the ballot in the general election are called ________ elections.

Regularly occurring national elections that fall in the years between presidential elections are called elections.

Unlike general elections, primary elections:a.)often see candidates expressing more extreme views.b.)determine the officeholder among the party nominees and independent candidates.c.)are only held when a current officeholder dies or can no longer fulfill the duties of the office.d.)take place after the state or national party conventions.

Which statement best completes the list showing the steps in the presidential election process?Potential presidential candidates form exploratory committees.?Candidates for each party compete in a general election.A.Parties select their presidential candidates through primaries and caucusesB.National conventions are held to select candidates for the primary elections.C.The Senate approves a list of candidates for each party's presidential nomination.D.Members of the Electoral College formally select the president of the United States.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In your own words, what is the difference between a primary election and a general election?  (Provide at least 2 differences, not definitions. No more than 50 words.)

The presidential electors from each state who meet after the popular election to cast ballots for president and vice president are collectively called the:Select one:a. Federal Elections Commission.b. House of Representatives.c. Electoral Senated. Electoral College