To select a Presidential Candidate
The conventions themselves set the rules governing the DNC and RNC. Both of these organizations have a board that makes decisions about party business.
The two major parties hold national conventions every four years, primarily for the purpose of nominating a candidate for President.
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Democrats and Republicans
Party Conventions. There are many for the major political parties.
Both major political parties and some minor political parties hold national conventions every four years prior to the Presidential Election. Democrats elect most delegates from the states and territories. Some are appointed (superdelegates)-approximately 4,000 delegates overall. The Republicans State-elect 2,500 delegates. The purpose is two-fold. They establish a platform (stance) on national issues. They elect a Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominee. The conventions govern by rules that may be newly established at each convention.
National conventions are held for the purpose of nominating both the president and vice president to run for the presidential elections. The conventions are also used to adopt changes into the party platform.
Political parties, and politicians, (in my opinion), should simply be honest. Whether citing the national debt or national policies, be honest with citizens. Voters don't like liars or the "political spin".
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The two major political parties in the United States are the Democrat Party and the Republican Party. In the political power structure in the USA, third parties have a short life and tend to divert votes from one of the major parties who have similar beliefs. This weakens the party closest to the 3rd party.
republicans and democrates