Question

candidates for the office of president of the united states follow a process. from election of the president and vice president: primary election 1 in order to officially represent a political party, a candidate must be nominated by that party. 2 the nominating process officially begins with the first state primaries and caucuses, which usually begin in january of the election year. it is at these local events that voters are given their first chance to participate in electing the nations next president. 3 there are many factors that influence who will ultimately become the candidate for a party. the publics perception of the candidates is influenced by such things as media reports, public opinion polls, candidate preference surveys, and advertising. (from \election of the president and vice president: primary election\ by bens guide to the u.s. government) which meaning of the word perception is used in the last sentence of the passage? 1. comprehension 2. impression 3. interpretation 4. recognition

Explanation:

In the context of the passage, the public forms an idea or view of the candidates through media reports, polls etc. This aligns with the meaning of 'impression'.

Answer:

1. impression