Questions: Question 8 1 pts What is the period before the primaries during which candidates attempt to capture support and media coverage? Caucusing season Advisory consultations Invisible primary Soundings Visible primary Previous Next Not saved Submit Quiz

The answer is "Invisible primary."

Explanation for each option:

• Caucusing season: This term typically refers to the period when caucuses are held, which are meetings of party members to select delegates or express preferences for candidates. It is not the period before the primaries.

• Advisory consultations: This is not a recognized term in the context of the election process. It does not refer to any specific period related to primaries.

• Invisible primary: This is the correct answer. The invisible primary, also known as the "money primary," is the period before the official primary season begins. During this time, candidates seek to gain support from party leaders, donors, and the media. They work to build momentum and establish themselves as viable contenders.

• Soundings: This term generally refers to informal surveys or assessments of opinions, not a specific period in the election process.

• Visible primary: This is not a recognized term in the context of the election process. The term "visible primary" is not commonly used to describe any part of the election cycle.