The number of candidates per party in a general election can vary significantly based on the country and the specific election rules. In the United States, for instance, each political party can nominate a candidate for each office, with larger parties often fielding candidates in most districts or states. In contrast, smaller parties may have fewer candidates due to limited resources. Overall, the total number of candidates is influenced by party strategies, electoral laws, and the competitiveness of the election.
Yes. In the general election, you can vote for whoever you like regardless of what party you are affiliated or registered with. Yes. In many (but not all) states, party affiliation affects what primaries you can vote in. But it does not force you to vote for that party's candidates in the general election.
Five parties nominated candidates for the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, the Libertarian Party, the Green Party and the Constitution Party. In addition to their candidates, Ralph Nader ran as an Independent.
At the UK general election, 138 political parties nominated candidates for Parliament - the vast majority in just one parliamentary constituency. Only 56 nominated multiple candidates; 25 nominated 10 or more. No party nominated a candidate in every constituency; the party with the most candidates was the Conservative Party, which nominated 631 of its own candidates and jointly-nominated a further 17 with the Ulster Unionist Party, meaning it nominated candidates in 648 of 650 constituencies. The Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats both nominated candidates in the same 631 seats. The United Kingdom Independence Party (572 candidates) and the British National Party (338 candidates) were the only other parties who nominated candidates in more than half the seats up for election; the English, Welsh and Scottish Green parties did, however, nominate 330 between them. The average voter had a choice of between 5 and 6 party candidates in a constituency, with every constituency having at least 3 party candidates. Voters could not support parties who did not contest the constituency they voted in.
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What is a political party's main purpose? A political party's purpose is to gain majority party control of the government by nominating candidates for office, coordinating campaigns, providing cues for voters, articulating policies, and coordinating policy-making.
True. A primary election is held when there are too many candidates running for the same position. When the primary election is over, the 2 candidates with the most votes will be eligible for the general election.
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This depends on the election, but generally, there are only a few serious candidates every election.
To provide an accurate answer, I would need to know which specific candidates or election you are referring to. In general, the number of candidates who are members of Congress can vary significantly from one election cycle to another, depending on factors such as incumbency, retirements, and the number of individuals running for office. If you have a specific election or context in mind, please provide that information for a more precise answer.
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False. James Monroe faced little opposition from Federalist candidates during the 1816 presidential election. The Federalist Party was in decline at that time, and Monroe ran largely unopposed, securing a decisive victory. The election is often seen as a sign of the decline of the Federalist Party and the era of good feelings in American politics.