What statement accurately describes the role that political parties play in deciding which candidates run for public office? Select one:

A. The party leadership vets candidates and internally selects who will represent the party in each election.

B. The party’s local and county chairpersons select who will represent the party on the ballot for their region.

C. The party holds primary elections to determine which candidate will represent the party in the general election.

D. The party allows any candidate who meets the legal requirements to apply the party label to their name on the ballot.