Which statement best completes the list showing the steps in the presidential
election process?
1. Potential presidential candidates form exploratory committees
2. Parties select their presidential candidates through primaries and
caucuses.
3. ?

Candidates for each party compete in the general elections.

Explanation:

In the United States, the first step in the presidential election is the list of possible potential candidates from exploratory committees. The committee is saddled with responsibility of ascertaining whether a possible candidate is fit and should contest for the office.

The next stage is for parties to select their presidential candidates through primary and caucaus. Voting is done through secret ballot which is conducted by state and local government.

The third step is that successful candidates each party in the concluded primaries competes in the general presidential elections.