Question

"in the early 1800s, the system of nominating presidential candidates that left the candidates beholden to their parties' leaders in congress was called ________."

Answer 1

Answer: Federal Election Campaign Act

Step-by-step explanation:

These acts sought to regulate corporate and union spending in campaigns for federal office, and mandated public disclosure of campaign donors. In 1970, President Nixon vetoed the Political Broadcast Act of 1970, a bill that aimed to establish laws regulating campaign spending on televison and radio.

Answer 2

Answer: king caucus

The term “caucus” originated in the United States, to mean a meeting of supporters of a particular party. This system referred to as “king caucus” was used to nominate presidential candidates during 1800. After 1824, two candidates from the Democratic-Republican Party condemned this system and replaced it with national presidential nominating conventions.