Political parties hold primary elections or caucuses in order to
A. vote on the party's platform.
B. take nominations for leadership positions within the party.
C. raise money to spend on the party's pre-selected candidate for the general election.
D. select a single candidate to represent the party in the general election.
Answer: D. select a single candidate to represent the party in the general election.
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