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True or False A political party seeks political power through the election of its candidates to office?
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True- such is the reason that political parties exist.
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Who selects the candidates for public office?
Typically, politicians select the candidates for public office. They hold a selection procedure to determine who the candidates will be.
What do you call a group which supports its beliefs and candidates for office?
The most important organizations consisting of people who hold similar political beliefs are called POLITICAL PARTIES. However, there are numerous smaller local groups which are simply civil society or advocacy groups that are united by their political beliefs on one or more issues.
What does the term platform mean in the context of political process?
Before major elections, a political party often holds a convention to nominate candidates and set forth to the public the party's policies on issues of importance. This is called the party "platform" and there is an understanding that candidates it nominates for public office agree with the platform and are obligated, if possible, to pursue these policies if elected.
How much did AARP donate to the Democratic Party in 2008?
That is a good question that has answers in lots of different places. First of all it is important to note that, as the AARP says; the "AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a membership that helps people 50+ . . . the AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates." So strictly speaking the answer to your question is "nothing." But the AARP is an aggressive lobbying organization on behalf of its membership. And it has placed commercial advertising on current issues particularly Social Security and Medicare which are of importance to its membership. And officers and directors of the AARP, as independent citizens, can make political contributions to political parties and candidates for election, just as you can. Those contributions usually follow the overall goals of the organization, as would be expected.
What is the function of political parties?
1. Organize elections by nominating candidates and seeking office. 2. Build coalitions by attracting group support, pulling groups into the democratic process. 3. Work to simplify political choices. 4. Organize government and policy making, attempting to use the institutions of government to reflect the will of the voters.
A political party seeks political power through the election of their candidates to office.?
A+: True
What is meant by a political yard sign?
Political yard signs refer to signs placed in yards before an election. The signs are advertising for political candidates who are running for office during a current election.
What is the role of Political Action Committees during an election?
make donations to candidates for Federal office - something that they cannot do directly.
How can voters acquire information about incumbents running for office?
The elections office in each election puts out a booklet of candidates and bills that are in the election. The candidates submit a biographical statement of experience, education, views, political party, and philosophy of government. Newspapers also put out a election edition detailing the candidates views and biographies. If you don't get these things call the people running for office and ask them to send you the information. They will be glad to do it.
A method that allows party members to choose candidates for office is the?
Political parties choose candidates by means of a primary election. If your cheating on history home work the answer is "direct primary".
In which election are candidates chosen to run for a national office?
primary
What office were political candidates Coffin and Hay running for?
Political party
What is called when candidates who run for office in the general election are chosen?
They are "elected".
What type of election ballot lists the candidates according to the office they are seeking?
an office block ballot
Which political organizations have the role of nominating presidential candidates for office?
political parties
What is the most votes among all those running for political office?
It is impossible to determine the most votes among all those running for political office as it varies from election to election and depends on the specific candidates and the level of office they are running for. Additionally, voting numbers can be influenced by various factors including voter turnout and campaign strategies.
What is the name of the type of election in which political party's members vote for their favorite among candidates from their own party?
It's called a primary election because it is the first of more than one election in a particular state for the same term of the same office.
