What is the difference between a caucus and a primary in the US election process

A caucus includes several meetings between party registers. These meetings can take place over weeks and sometimes months, in which it is discussed and debated over who the should become the next presidential candidate. A primary is when registered voters will vote for who they believe should be the next presidential candidate.

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