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Detailed explanation-1: -The first state in the United States to hold its presidential primary was North Dakota in 1912, following on Oregon’s successful implementation of its system in 1910.

Detailed explanation-2: -South Dakota was the first state to adopt direct legislation, followed by Oregon in 1902.

Detailed explanation-3: -Before the general election, most candidates for president go through a series of state primaries and caucuses. Though primaries and caucuses are run differently, they both serve the same purpose. They let the states choose the major political parties’ nominees for the general election.

Detailed explanation-4: -Primaries are elections that political parties use to select candidates for a general election. Then each party’s candidates run against each other in the general election. Open Primaries: In an open primary, a voter of any political affiliation may vote in the primary of any party.