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Why most candidates for president have a background in politics?
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∙ 16y ago
If you mean their record, it's pretty much the only way to get to be a decent candidate without being attacked for your record. If you mean generic, they decided to use the gain to go into politics, and they also followed in their parents footsteps. It can also run in their blood (I happen to, believe it or not, come from a family in politics and some people say I'm obsessed with politics)
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Why was television such an important instrument in politics in the 1950's?
The television was a new instrument that was being bought into most middle class working families. By using the television to attract the attention of these families, politics were able to gain votes. This new source of Propaganda and Advertising allowed for certain parties to gain votes in a new and different way.
Who was the winner of the 1796 presidential election?
it started a new era in u.s. politics. for the first time more then one candidate ran for president. the candidates for the federalists where John Adams and Thomas Pinckney. the democrats candidates were Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
Does Afghanistan vote for their President?
Yes, they have an election every five years. If no one candidate has a majority of votes, a second round of voting is held with the 2 candidates who have received the most votes for president.
Which statement most accurately describes the original presidential election process?
The canidate with the most votes would become president, and the second runner up would become vice president
Why was the offices of president and vice president created?
They are called for in the US Constitution but no means of election is specified. Originally they were individual candidates for president, whoever got the most votes became president and whoever got the second most votes became vice president. This was eventually found to result in presidents and vice presidents that could not work together well. So eventually the parties started picking a president/vice president pair and they were elected together.
How long can it take for a candidate to become president?
Most candidates never become president.
What qualifications follow most candidates for president?
Lots of money
Why did rival candidates become president and vicwe president?
candidate with most votes, president runner up candidate, vice president
Who is the incumbent president?
The most recent incumbent president is Barack Obama. For the upcoming 2016 presidential election there are no candidates yet.
How were candidates chosen before 1830?
Candidates for President were chosen by the Congressional Causcus before 1830. The President was the one that received the most votes and the Vice President was the runner up.
From which source of funding do candidates get the most money?
Most campaign funding for candidates is privately financed. Public financing is available for qualifying candidates for President during both the primaries and the general election and races for non-federal offices are governed by state and local law which vary.
Why is the President seen as the most important institution in American politics instead on Congress?
US Politics is a seed of the old English politics. Traditionally, the King (or Queen) is seen as the most important political figure (even though today the Queen has very power in political decision). Today, the President is largely viewed as the "voice" of US Politics even though most of the decisions requires the approval of Congress. Also consider that bills are not made law until the President signs them. Finally the President is the one that declares war. From a personal view, when you view the US Political system, the Executive Branch (the President) is the only branch with only one member. And if you view each branch as holding equal power then the President is the most powerful member of any branch because he is the only member of his branch. So historically and figuratively, the President is viewed as the most important institution in American politics.
Does the FBI do background checks on presidential candidates?
Someone suggested the Secretary of State investigates candidates. I can tell you that is not so. The Secretary of State does not investigate, it recommends and advises. The FBI investigates. Before I could work in the White House I had to undergo a thorough background investigation by the FBI for the Secret Service. *Candidates for political office, most especially the presidential candidates, do need better regulation. As far as I am aware, there has never been a thorough background check or polygraph of Barack Obama. It is entirely up to the voters to elect to office anyone they wish in spite of their background and make whatever check on the few requirements there are, i.e. age and birth. It is likely ACORN did Obama's background check. Another words, the system is flawed and we often get what we don't wish for.
What event would be least likely to shape the way most people think about politics?
a play about the president for Plato
Why was television such an important instrument in politics in the 1950's?
The television was a new instrument that was being bought into most middle class working families. By using the television to attract the attention of these families, politics were able to gain votes. This new source of Propaganda and Advertising allowed for certain parties to gain votes in a new and different way.
Who was the winner of the 1796 presidential election?
it started a new era in u.s. politics. for the first time more then one candidate ran for president. the candidates for the federalists where John Adams and Thomas Pinckney. the democrats candidates were Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
What is a presidential election campaign?
A presidential election is an event in which registered voters vote on candidates that are seeking the office of president. For candidates, it is an all-out effort to win the office of President.
