which of the following is an unintended consequence of the rise of the primary and the caucus system?

Question

a. sometimes candidates unpopular with the party leadership reached the top

b. campaigns have become shorter and more expensive

c. the conventions have become more powerful than the voters

d. often incumbent president will fail to be re-nominated by the party

Answer 1

The unintended consequence of the rise of the primary and caucus system is:

a. sometimes candidates unpopular with the party leadership reached the top.

This reflects how the primary and caucus systems can allow grassroots candidates or those with strong appeal in specific voter demographics to succeed, even if they are not favored by traditional party leadership.