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run by state government officials. By 1917, all but four states had done so.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on this text, which statement best summarizes the reason many Progressives supported the idea of holding primaries before general elections?
(1 point)
The primary guaranteed the best possible candidate for general elections.
The primary strengthened
O the role of voters, rather
than party leaders, in elections.
The primary prevented
• party leaders from taking a
role in choosing candidates.
The primary was
• conducted by the state
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on this text, which statement best summarizes the reason many Progressives supported the idea of holding primaries before general elections?
(1 point)
The primary guaranteed the best possible candidate for general elections.
The primary strengthened
O the role of voters, rather
than party leaders, in elections.
The primary prevented
• party leaders from taking a
role in choosing candidates.
The primary was
• conducted by the state
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Based on the text, the statement that best summarizes the reason many Progressives supported the idea of holding primaries before general elections is:
"The primary strengthened the role of voters, rather than party leaders, in elections."
"The primary strengthened the role of voters, rather than party leaders, in elections."