Losing favor after 1828, the earliest method of nominating candidates for office was the legislative caucus. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "A". The actual meaning of caucus in terms of politics is the gathering of supporters of a common political party. Although the term appeared in the United States of America, but later on it spread to other countries like Australia, Canada etc.
The correct answe is C.
After the death of King Charles II of Spain 1700, Louis XIV's grandson, Philip, Duke of Anjou, was at the forefront of legitimate contenders for the crown. He convinced Louis XIV to order Hyacinthe Rigaud to paint a portrait of him. This image sought not to show Louis' character but to glorify the absolute monarchy.
