The Invisible Primary in US Presidential Elections

According to the passage, what is the 'invisible primary' in the context of US presidential elections?

• It is the period during which potential candidates for a party compete with each other to attract attention, money, and endorsements for their campaign before the official primaries begin.

• It is the secret ballot used during the final stage of the presidential election.

• It is the process of selecting the vice-presidential candidate after the primaries.

• It is the period when the general public votes for their preferred candidate in a national poll.

How many candidates ran to be the Democratic nominee in 2020, according to the passage?

• 29

• 15

• 10

• 22

Which candidate withdrew from the 2016 Republican race after being attacked by Trump on Twitter more than all other Republican candidates combined?

• Jeb Bush

• Marco Rubio

• Ted Cruz

• John Kasich

According to the passage, what is one reason candidates use the invisible primary?

• To attract public attention and gain name recognition.

• To avoid participating in debates.

• To bypass the need for campaign funding.

• To ensure they are not covered by the media.

According to the passage, what was the approximate cost of the 2020 presidential election?

• Nearly $6 billion

• About $1 billion

• Roughly $500 million

• Close to $10 billion

Why is attracting money early important for a candidate in a US presidential election, according to the passage?

• It is important for a candidate to be able to survive the long presidential campaign.

• It guarantees a candidate will win the election.

• It allows a candidate to avoid public debates.

• It ensures a candidate will not face any opposition.