An electoral system which allows party members to elect candidates for elective offices is called?

A.

by election

B.

primary election

C.

general election

D.

direct election

Correct answer is B

Primary election. A primary election is an election used either to narrow the field of candidates for a given elective office or to determine the nominees for political parties in advance of a general election. it is an electoral process where members of a political party can indicate their preference for a candidate in an upcoming general election or by-election, thus narrowing the field of candidates.