Question

Before a general election can take place, a political party may hold a ____ election to select a candidate for office.

Answer 1

Before a general election can take place, a political party may hold a PRIMARY election to select a candidate for office.                  

Answer 2

Answer: primary

The United States selects candidates for a general election through a popular vote in a primary election system. These are organized by the public administration for the general public to participate in for the purpose of nominating the parties' official candidates. The candidate who moves from the primary and is successful in the general election gets to take public office.