Question

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elections for representatives to the u.s. house of representatives are held every two years. elections take place in november, and there is usually one republican candidate and one democratic candidate on the ballot. how are candidates chosen to appear on the ballot?
a. they were selected randomly from people who wanted the job.
b. they were nominated by the governor to be on the ballot.
c. they won their party’s primary election several months earlier.
d. they were the first people to register to be on the ballot.
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Explanation:

In the U.S. electoral system, candidates for the House of Representatives (and other major offices) typically secure a spot on the general election ballot by winning their political party's primary election (held months before the general election). Option A is incorrect as candidates aren't randomly selected. Option B is wrong because governors don't nominate House candidates. Option D is incorrect as registration order doesn't determine ballot placement.

Answer:

C. They won their party’s primary election several months earlier.