The Primary Purpose of National Party Conventions Is to

question 96

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of national party conventions is to

• A)select the party's presidential nominee.
• B)select the party's vice-presidential nominee.
• C)select the party's slate of House and Senate candidates.
• D)choose a new party chair.
• E)allow party activists to screen congressional candidates.

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