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What does the balancing of tickets mean in presidential elections?
This phrase refers to the practice of choosing a vice-presidential candidate who will attract voters in areas where the presidential candidate is weak. For example a Southerner might balance a Northerner or conservative might balance a liberal.
What does presidential mean?
The word means "related or pertaining to the presidency ". In the context of a US presidential campaign when applied to a candidate, it means the candidate looks or acts the way a President might be expected to look or act.
How do you think the choice of vice-presidential candidate influences how people vote?
I edited this question so that it made sense to me- hope I did not miss the point of the question. Yes, the choice of the vice-presidential candidate does have influence on how people vote- how much depends on the situation. Here are factors that might have influence.if the presidential candiate picked the vice-presidential candidate, this important decision is an indicator on how well he may make other important decisions.If the VP candidate has a well-known political position that differs from the presidential candidate or is from another bloc voting group, a voter might be afraid that the VP could come into power or they may support him in hopes that he can influence the president.If the VP is an effective campaigner , he or she can stump the country and win votes
How are vice presidential candidates chosen?
The party tries to choose someone who will complement the presidential candidate and help them win the election. This might be someone who can carry a big state that the candidate is weak in. It might be someone who is popular in an area or with a group of people who do not strongly favor the presidential candidate. It might a person who has solid experience and might be attractive to independent voters. Good debating and campaigning skills are very valuable. There also may be political considerations within the party that need to be considered. If the nomination is hard-fought , it may be wise to offer the losing candidate the number two slot in order to ensure the strong support of his supporters in the upcoming campaign. Lately, the party conventions have often let the presidential candidate name his running mate and personal likes and dislikes have seemingly become a major factor in making the choice on some occasions.
Under what set of circumstances might congress decide a presidential election?
Congress might decide a presidential election in the case of a disputed or tied Electoral College result. If no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the House of Representatives would vote to elect the president, with each state delegation having one vote. The Senate would vote to elect the vice president if no vice presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes.
True or false The qualifications for the president are more strict that for the vice president?
No, the official qualifications are the same, since the Vice President may become President. However, parties may not demand so much from their vice-presidential nominees as they do from their presidential candidate and voters might expect less.
What two reasons why a person might wish to vote for a minor party candidate in a presidential election?
They don’t like the major candidates. They are throwing away a vote by doing so.
Why does the president pick the vice president?
The Presidential Candidate's main purpose in picking the Vice President is "balancing the ticket." To "balance the ticket" is to find a VP Candidate that deposits values into a Presidential campaign that will bring support from voters that were not previously inclined to vote for that candidate. In most every United States presidential election within the past 30 years, the presidential candidate chose a VP candidate with almost opposite views and beliefs so that they might hoard the votes.
What was result of the presidential election of 1920 might be attributed to?
The result of the 1920 Presidential election is that the Republican candidate Warren G. Harding defeated Democrat James M. Cox.
What is a reason for choosing on particular person as a vice presidential candidate?
Why the VP candidate matters:The vice-president is "just a heart-beat" away from the Presidency. Nine vice-presidents took over for the President before the end of his term. Voters need to consider the VP candidate when voting for President.The selection of his running mate gives some indication of the candidate's ability to make wise appointments in the future.The vice-presidential candidate can balance the ticket and help the presidential candidate attract votes in areas in which he is weak. For example a liberal candidate from the East might do better with a conservative running mate from the South. A rich presidential candidate may want a self-made person for his running mate. A somewhat aloof or intellectual candidate may want a warm "people person" for a running mate.The vice-presidential candidate may be able the help the President govern better by sharing his experience. For example, a candidate with no experience in Washington might profit from having a Washington insider as running mate.If there are opposing view-points in the party and the nomination was hard fought, it may be well to appease the losing faction by choosing their leader as a running mate, thereby getting stronger campaign support from all parts of the party.
What would happen if the US presidential elections were postponed?
I don't know. They are never supposed to be canceled according to the constitution. If they are canceled there might be a revolution or civil war.
Why might a candidate drop out of the race if he or she doesn't win a lot of states on Super Tuesday?
A presidential canidate might drop out of the race if he or she doesn't win a lot of states on Super Teusday because he or she doesn't have a great or good chance at winning election
