At the National Convention

question 47

Multiple Choice

At the national convention

• A) upon arrival most delegates are undecided as to whom they would like to see as the party's candidate.
• B) the delegates from those states that had early primaries and caucuses are seated closest to the front of the convention center.
• C) the presidential candidate is chosen by the party delegates.
• D) elites within the political parties are entrusted with making the determination of an appropriate candidate based upon electability.
• E) it usually take three ballots for the party to choose the presidential candidate.

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