An intra-party activity for the selection of candidates for elective positions is known as

A.

primary election

B.

general election

C.

mid-term election

D.

bye-election

Correct answer is A

A primary election is the process by which voters, either the general public (open primary) or members of a political party (closed primary), can indicate their preference for a candidate in an upcoming general election or by-election, thus narrowing the field of candidates.