National Party Conventions

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Created on: 13-05-17 15:36

What stage of the presidential electoral process is this?

The fourth stage

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How long do these usually take?

3 - 4 days

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When does this normally take place?

In August or early September

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How was the 2016 electoral process different?

National conventions took place in July

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Who attends the national convention?

Delegates, Vice President, presidential candidate.

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What happened with the duration that was unusual in 2012?

The convention lasted for three days instead of four

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Name the three formal functions of the national convention

1. Choosing the party's presidential candidate. 2. Choosing the vice presidential candidate. 3. Deciding the party platform

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Summarise the formal process of: choosing the party's presidential candidate

Candidate is chosen in a roll call vote. However, delegates come, since reform, as committed delegates rather than choosing their candidate in the hall.

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