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What is it called when candidates from the same party run against each other?
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Why was Truman's election in 1946 called an upset?
Truman was not expected to win Truman's own party split over his candidacy Democrats had put up two candidates against him
Meetings to select the party's presidential and vice presidential candidates are called?
In the US, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates for a party are announced at the party's respective convention. Both the Democratic and the Republican ones occured in fall of 2008.
In a direct primary system who selects party candidates?
The legislators of that party select the candidates. Resources:Wikepedia :)
When party loyalists select candidates of their party they vote a?
Straight-party ticket
Before 1912 party candidates were choosen by party leaders?
Yes, before 1912 party candidates were chosen by party leaders, but since the Republican Party split they could not agree on one candidate. Senator Albert Cummins drafted the bill for the first presidential primary.
What is weak party discipline?
Weak party discipline refers to a situation within a political party where members do not adhere strictly to the party line or leadership directives. This lack of cohesion can result in individual members voting or acting independently, which can weaken the party's ability to enact its policy agenda or maintain party unity.
What is the correct sequence of events for electing the president?
Candidates are voted for in each state in the primary elections. These candidates are then chosen during the nominating conventions by each party. The party creates a presidential ticket and then compete against the other party's ticket on Election day.
What are candidates in a primary called?
party idiots ********holes!
Candidates for president and Vice President. Are called the party's what?
They are called the party's presidential ticket. Also the party's presidential nominees.
What are the party's candidates for president and Vice President are called?
They are called the party's presidential ticket. Also the party's presidential nominees.
What was the list of candidates in the same party called?
The "Ticket" usually preceded by the name of the party.
What are candidates called that are not part of a major political party called.?
He (or she) is called an "independent'' candidate.
What is called when democrats pick democratic candidates for office and republicans pick republican candidates for office?
I suppose one could call it "following the party line". This is the usual situation and so is rarely talked about or named. Opposed to this is "crossing over" when means voting against ones party.
When a person votes for candidates from only one party?
When a person votes for candidates from only one party, it is called voting a straight ticket. Many people prefer to vote for their party only.
A meeting that party members attend to decide policies and choose candidates to run for office is called a party?
party caucus
Why was Truman's election in 1946 called an upset?
Truman was not expected to win Truman's own party split over his candidacy Democrats had put up two candidates against him
Meetings to select the party's presidential and vice presidential candidates are called?
In the US, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates for a party are announced at the party's respective convention. Both the Democratic and the Republican ones occured in fall of 2008.
