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What are candidates called that are not part of a major political party called.?
He (or she) is called an "independent'' candidate.
Why do candidates attend meeting rallies and press conference as part of their campaigns?
To convince voters to choose them
Which office does the senate not have the power to confirm candidates?
The House of Representatives is the part of Congress that does not have the power to confirm candidates. The Senate is given the power through the Constitution.
What election is part of the process for choosing presidential candidates?
caucus_nominating convention_primary
A part of the Special Interest Group that raises money for the purpose of spending that money on candidates running for office who will support their cause is called?
A Political action committee (PAC)
Can U.s. citizens be in any political party?
Yes, U.S. Citizens are not required to be a part of any political party. They can choose to participate in one or act as an Independent. Citizens may choose to vote for any candidate (or write in their own) even if they have declared themselves to be part or a member of a particular party.
What are the responsibilities of a political party?
None, it has been consistently ruled upon that "Political Parties have no responsibility to voters as they are made up of voters, are not a part of government, and are self regulating." It is also ruled that "Candidates that are elected to office hold no responsibilities for the political promises they have made, or the platforms they endorsed."
What is the purpose of the civil service?
In the United States many governmental positions are not by political appointment but instead candidates are chosen based on the results of Civil Service Examination Tests. The two fold purpose in this is to avoid "political " appointments and to have candidates for civil service be knowledgeable enough to serve in various positions. An example of this is a test given by the Federal Government to select Internal Revenue Agents. Its an all day test and the scores of the candidates are part of the selection process.
What were civil service examinations and why were they created?
In the United States many governmental positions are not by political appointment but instead candidates are chosen based on the results of Civil Service Examination Tests. The two fold purpose in this is to avoid "political " appointments and to have candidates for civil service be knowledgeable enough to serve in various positions. An example of this is a test given by the Federal Government to select Internal Revenue Agents. Its an all day test and the scores of the candidates are part of the selection process.
What are they different kind of party primaries?
Presidential preference primaries are a way for voters to show which candidate they prefer. Their votes are then represented at the national conventions that nominate the parties' candidates for President. Presidential primaries are not actual elections. They serve to measure party support for the candidates rather than to fill an office.
Why does the US only have two majore parties?
the first- past-the- post electoral system
In which part of the United states did women first begin to get the right to vote?
Women were granted the privilege to voice their political opinions by voting for political candidates in the year 1920. The Constitution was amended in order to ad the 19th Amendment, and legally granting women the right to vote.
