Social Sciences and History / Unit 8 SSH 0711 short lesson, about 20 seconds
From King Caucus to Primaries
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The idea
Within a generation of Washington, parties overtook state legislatures' nominating power. At first leaders controlled selection through conventions and the king caucus. By the early twentieth century primaries and caucuses brought selection to the people; conventions became rubber stamps.
In practice
Unit 09 carries the electoral vote question.
Where people slip
Nomination, not the general election, is this section's subject.
Your place on the trail
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