What is a caucus?

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a meeting of the Electoral College to vote for president
a meeting of the Electoral College to vote for president

a process to determine the members of the Electoral College
a process to determine the members of the Electoral College

a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates
a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates

a small convention to determine which candidate party delegates will support

a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates

The correct answer is "a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates."

The correct option is: a small election to gauge a state's support for different candidates.

A caucus is a meeting or event where members of a political party gather to select their preferred candidate for an upcoming election. During a caucus, party members discuss and debate the candidates before voting takes place. The results of the caucus provide an indication of how much support each candidate has in a particular state. This information is then used to determine the allocation of delegates to the party's national convention, where the final candidate for the party will be chosen. So, a caucus is essentially a small election that is held within a state to measure the level of support for different candidates.