Question

What is the purpose of a presidential primary?
A. to determine the best candidate through discussion and the process of elimination
B. to persuade voters to select a presidential candidate
C. to assign delegates from each state to the national party convention
D. to assign presidential electors from each state

Answer 1

C. to assign delegates from each state to the national party convention

The primary elections are held to determine how many delegates each candidate will receive for the national party convention, where the party will formally nominate their candidate for president.