The use of the primary system to select delegates to the presidential nominating convention began in

A. the 1930s during the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt.
B. the early 1800s during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
C. the 1970s in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and student protests.
D. the early 1900s during the Progressive era.
E. the 1830s during the presidency of Andrew Jackson.


Answer: D

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