In the electoral system, which election selects officeholders?

• A. Primary election
• B. General election
• C. Direct primary
• D. Caucus

Answer: (B)

In elections, there are nominating contests and a final contest that actually fills the job. The general election is the final contest where voters choose among the nominees (from each party and any independents) to determine who will hold the office. Primaries and caucuses are used to decide party nominees, not to directly fill the office. A direct primary is simply a type of primary, while a caucus is a meeting-based method to choose delegates or nominees. Therefore, the general election is the one that selects officeholders.