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Who did the Democrats nominate as their 1860 presidential candidate?
John C. Calhoun
What National political conventions held cheifly to?
A) make laws B) elect the President C) propose admendments of the Constitution D)nominate presidential candidates E) distribute sample ballots
The rise of national conventions to nominate the president led to the empowerment of what group?
interest groups
What are the democratic and Republican national conventions?
The Democratic and Republican National convententions are where the delegates of each party meet to nominate their Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees. The nominees get delegates by winning each state's primary or caucus.
How did nominating conventions make the selection of political candidate more democratic?
They didn't. In a true Democracy, there would be no need for representitives of the people. Instead, they made the selection of political canidates more beaurucratic, as Joe shmo stands little chance of running or being elected.
When is the vice presidential candidates officially chosen?
During the national convention
The national party conventions meet every four years to nominate a presidential candidate and vote on what set of policies?
the party platform
The first political party to hold a national convention to nominate a presidential candidate?
the national republicans
Which activity occurs at a party's national convention?
delegates vote to nominate a presidential candidate
Which activity occurs at a party’s national convention?
delegates vote to nominate a presidential candidate
Why did political parties switch to national conventions nominate presidential candidates?
to include more people in the process
Since the time of Jackson a national convention has been us?
National conventions are used to formally nominate a party candidate for president.
Who was the first political party to hold a nation convention to nominate a presidential candidate?
the national republicans
What are the two main purposes of national conventions held every four years?
They decide on party platforms and nominate presidential/vice-presidential candidates.
What is the nickname given the Caucus System when used to nominate a presidential candidate?
National Convention It's "King Caucus".
Who was the first political party to hodl a national convention to nominate a presidential candidate?
the national republicans
How often are national political conventions held?
The two major parties hold national conventions every four years, primarily for the purpose of nominating a candidate for President.
