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Political parties started in the US in what year?
these political parties were started around the time of George Washington. our first president was against the parties because he thought people would elect a candidate in the persons own party rather then the candidate that was the better fit to lead. written by, -an eight grader
What is the process of nominating the president of the United States?
"Both major political parties in the United States select their presidential candidates through a process of primary elections. However, voters do not directly select presidential nominees in these primaries. Instead, they choose delegates from their respective states who will attend a national party convention to nominate a presidential candidate for their party." from thisnation.com
When do third parties do best?
They have a dynamic candidate.
If under the 12th Amendment no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes for President?
If no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes, the new House of Representatives chooses the President from among the top three,voting by state with each state delegation getting one vote.
Who was the female that ran for vice president in the U.S. after Ferraro?
Geraldine Ferraro was the 1984 candidate of the Democratic Party that ran for that office. Others had run for the position but all from minor political parties.
Which of the following best described the process by which parties select their nominees for president?
citizens vote for delegates in primaries and caucuses and delegates then select the candidate at a national nominating convention
Does the GOP have anything to do with electing a vice president?
Officially, the parties still select the Vice Presidential candidates. Unofficially, each Presidential candidate chooses his/her own running mate.
Parties use this process to select a single candidate to run for each elective office?
nomination
Why are national party conventions held by the two major U.S. political parties?
To select a Presidential Candidate
The House of Representatives has the power to select the President if no candidate receives a majority of the votes?
electoral
If no president candidate wins a majority of the electoral votes the president is chosen in?
If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the Twelfth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides that the U.S. House of Representatives will select the president, with each of the fifty state delegations casting one vote, and the U.S. Senate will select the vice-president.
Why was Andrew Jackson election unique?
He was different then other president's. He had barbecues, parties and parades running as a candidate
Why a candidate is nominated for president?
A candidate is nominated for president based on a combination of factors, including their political experience, leadership abilities, policy positions, and ability to appeal to voters. Nominees are typically chosen by their respective political parties through a series of primary elections and party conventions. Ultimately, the goal is to select a candidate who can unite the party, garner support from voters, and effectively represent the party's interests in the general election.
What happens if no candidate receives a majority vote for president?
If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the Twelfth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides that the U.S. House of Representatives will select the president, with each of the fifty state delegations casting one vote, and the U.S. Senate will select the vice-president.
Who ran for president in 1876 .what were their political parties?
In the United States there are two main people who ran for president in 1876. Their political parties were the Democrats who nominated Samuel Tilden and Republicans who had Rutherford B. Hayes as their candidate. .
If a presidential candidate does not receive a majority of electoral votes what will happen?
If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the Twelfth Amendment of the United State Constitution provides that the U.S. House of Representatives will select the president, with each of the fifty state delegations casting one vote, and the U.S. Senate will select the vice-president.
George Washington was elected first president by?
The electoral college elected Washington as they do all president of the US.
