2. In areas where one party is the dominant party, the
is the only step that matters.

a: nomination
b:petition
c:primary
d:caucus

Option (A). Nomination

Explanation: Nomination is process in which a candidate who has been selected to represent or is endorsed by a political party is said to be the party's nominee. Nomination is the act of choosing someone or something as a candidate for receiving an honor or award. Nomination refers to the way a contender is chosen for either decision to an open office, or the presenting of a respect or grant. It is an act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for a job, position, office.