Which of the following statements about the presidential election process are true?

Question

Multiple choice question.

The president has the greatest claim of any U.S. official to national leadership by virtue of reaching office through a national election.

All states use primary elections to select presidential nominees for a general election.

Only Democrats select presidential nominees through state primaries and open caucuses.

The election process remains the elite-centered process it was in the country's early history.

Answer 1

The first statement is true. The second statement is false, as not all states use primary elections to select presidential nominees. The third statement is false, as both Democrats and Republicans select presidential nominees through state primaries and caucuses. The fourth statement is false, as the election process has become more inclusive and less elite-centered over time.