Which of the following assesses the primary election process from past to present that different political parties used to nominate candidates?(1 point)Responses
A In early U.S. history, Republican and Democrat primaries were run by delegates.A delegate was sent to represent a group of people in an electoral process.In 1915, 45 states had implemented direct primaries in their electoral process.Today, U.S. citizens determine candidates in open or closed primaries.
B In early U.S. history, Democrat primaries were run by the people.An elected citizen was sent to represent the people in an electoral process.By 1915, at least 40 states used direct primaries in their electoral process.Today, Republican delegates determine candidates in open and closed primaries.
C In early U.S. history, Republican primaries were run by senators.A senator was sent to represent a group of people in an electoral process.By 1915, 30 states had implemented direct primaries in their electoral process.Today, Democrat citizens determine candidates in presidential primaries.
D In early U.S. history, Republican and Democrat parties ran primaries.A party member was sent to represent the party in an electoral process.In 1915, at least 25 states chose against direct primaries in their electoral process.Today, Republican and Democrat political parties determine candidates in caucuses.