Which of the following statements is true of a direct primary?
A. The elections that nominate presidential candidates are typically direct primaries.
B. The elections that nominate candidates for Congress are almost always direct primaries.
C. Voters choose delegates, who in turn choose candidates.
D. Voter turnout for direct primaries is higher than it is in general elections.
E. Voters typically choose candidates of more than one party.
Answer: B
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