Question

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

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

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.