What is the main purpose of primary elections in the U.S. presidential election process?

Understanding the U.S. Presidential Election Process

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To decide on national policies
To determine the vice-presidential candidate
To select a party's candidate for the general election
To elect the president directly
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How do open primaries differ from closed primaries?
Open primaries are conducted by the federal government, while closed primaries are state-run.
Open primaries allow any registered voter to participate, while closed primaries require party registration.
Open primaries are held online, while closed primaries are in-person.
Open primaries are only for presidential elections, while closed primaries are for all elections.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a caucus in the context of U.S. presidential elections?
A secret ballot election
A public discussion and voting event
A debate between candidates
A national party convention
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What happens at a party's national convention?
The party's candidate and vice-presidential choice are presented
The president is elected
The primary elections are held
The electoral college votes are counted
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the incumbency advantage in U.S. presidential elections?
The support from international allies
The benefits a sitting president has over challengers
The advantage of being a new candidate
The ability to serve more than two terms
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How are electors chosen in the Electoral College system?
They are selected based on the number of congressional representatives
They are appointed by the Supreme Court
They are chosen by the president
They are elected by the public
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the winner-take-all system in the Electoral College?
The candidate with the most popular votes wins all electoral votes
The candidate with the most electoral votes wins the presidency
The candidate with the most votes in a state wins all that state's electoral votes
The candidate with the most votes in a region wins all regional votes
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