What is the purpose of a primary election? to choose electors for the Electoral College

to choose which party’s candidate will be on the ballot for a general election

to choose a party’s candidate for a general election

to choose between the two top vote getters for the general election

Option B.

To choose a party's candidate for a general election, is the right answer.

Explanation:

Primary elections are the method by which citizens can show their choice for the candidate of their party, or a nominee in general, in forthcoming general polls, provincial polls, or by-election, to narrow the arena of nominees. The origins of the primary elections can be determined to the progressive movement in the U.S., that intended to exert the authority of contestant nomination from party leads to the people.

B: To choose a party's candidate for a general ellection

Explanation:

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