An electoral system which allows party members to elect candidates for elective offices is called?

An electoral system which allows party members to elect candidates for elective offices is called?

  • A.
    by election
  • B.
    primary election
  • C.
    general election
  • D.
    direct election
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Primaryelection. A primaryelection is an election used either to narrow the field of candidates for a given elective office or to determine the nominees for political parties in advance of a general election. it is an electoral process where members of a political party can indicate their preference for a candidate in an upcoming general election or by-election, thus narrowing the field of candidates.

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