Question

Before public conventions started, how were nominees for the presidency selected?
in open meetings, by anyone who cared to participate
in closed meetings, by all adult white male citizens
in open meetings, by a small group of privileged citizens
in closed meetings, by a small group of privileged citizens

Answer 1

Before public conventions started, nominees for the presidency is selected in open meetings, by anyone who cared to participate. In a democratic system of a society, the public participate in elections and choose their representatives in the government. Even in an organization or a company, the members have the free will choose their leaders through nomination, and election.

Answer 2

Before public conventions started, how were nominees for the presidency selected in closed meetings, by a small group of privileged citizens.

The participants meet in person with the debate merits of each candidate before voting to select the presidential nominee.

In most of the states instead use primaries and the primary election is preliminary election used for determining the party’s nominee based on the specific office.