The final competition for elective office is called the:

A. indirect primary

B. general election

C. closed primary

D. caucus

Answer:

B. General election

Explanation:

The general election is the final competition for elective office, where voters choose from among the candidates who have won the primaries or other nomination processes. The other options, such as the indirect primary, closed primary, and caucus, are part of the process that occurs before the general election to select party nominees or delegates. The general election is the last step where voters make the final decision on who will hold the office.