The votes of the electorate are caled the

b. direct vote
c.popular vote
d.primary vote

C

Right.

The correct answer is c. popular vote.

To arrive at this answer, one can consider the definitions of the given terms and eliminate the options that do not match. Let's break down each option:

a. direct vote: A direct vote refers to a system where citizens directly cast their vote for a specific candidate or issue. While this term is related to the concept of voter participation, it does not specifically pertain to the votes of the electorate.

b. primary vote: A primary vote typically refers to a specific type of election within a political party to determine the party's candidate for an upcoming general election. Although the electorate may participate in primary elections, it does not represent the overall votes of the electorate.

c. popular vote: The popular vote represents the total number of votes cast by the electorate in a general election or referendum. It is an aggregate count of the individual votes from all eligible voters in a given jurisdiction or country.

By understanding these definitions, we can determine that the correct answer is c. popular vote, as it accurately describes the aggregation of the individual votes of the electorate.