Before public conventions started, how were nominees for the presidency selected?

in open meetings, by anyone who cared to participate

in closed meetings, by all adult white male citizens

in open meetings, by a small group of privileged citizens

in closed meetings, by a small group of privileged citizens

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Angelique Meyers

23 September, 14:03

Before public conventions started, how were nominees for the presidency selected?

in open meetings, by anyone who cared to participate

in closed meetings, by all adult white male citizens

in open meetings, by a small group of privileged citizens

in closed meetings, by a small group of privileged citizens

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Jadon Stokes · Answer 1

Before the advent of public conventions, the nominees for president were selected by a small group of privileged citizens in closed meetings. These individuals would have been adult white male citizens of a certain level of wealth and power.