Question

the process to become president or vice president involves many steps. which of the following steps happen before people across the country vote in the general election? select all that apply. political parties hold primary elections and caucuses in each state. presidential candidates decide to run. the electoral college votes to choose the president - elect and vice president elect. submit

Explanation:

To determine steps before the general election:

• "Political parties hold primary elections and caucuses in each state" occurs before the general election as primaries/caucuses are part of the nomination process leading up to the general election.
• "Presidential candidates decide to run" is an initial step before any elections (including primaries and the general election) as candidates must first decide to run.
• "The Electoral College votes to choose the president - elect and vice president - elect" happens after the general election, as the general election determines the Electoral College's vote. So the steps before the general election are the first two.

Answer:

A. Political parties hold primary elections and caucuses in each state.
B. Presidential candidates decide to run.