Question

1. to select partys nominee for president, adopt a platform, adopt rules for partys activities for the next election cycle. due to changes in in election laws, todays conventions are mostly ceremonial affairs.

a. original purpose of a convention
b. a meeting to discuss international treaties
c. an event for fundraising activities
d. a gathering to celebrate a holiday

1. the only president to not have a political affiliation

a. franklin d. roosevelt- he was a prominent democrat during the great depression
b. george washington- he was an independent
c. thomas jefferson- he founded the democratic-republican party
d. abraham lincoln- he was a member of the republican party

1. the political party that holds the majority in legislature

a. republican party
b. democratic party
c. majority party
d. minority party

1. how are third parties created?

a. these are movements led by celebrities to raise awareness about social issues
b. these are political groups formed by independent politicians in response to specific issues.
c. these are alliances formed between countries to influence global politics.
d. these are organizations created by major parties to recruit new members.

1. day 1 and 2: usually dedicated to routine business issues- examining the credentials of the delegations, ratifying rules and procedures, election of convention officers, and adoption of a party platform. day 3: balloting (cast votes on particular issues) day 4: nomination and acceptance of a candidate

a. why are there independent politicians?
b. steps in the election process
c. typical agenda for a political convention

Explanation:

1. The text clearly states the original purpose of a convention as selecting a nominee, adopting a platform, etc.
2. George Washington was the only president without a political affiliation.
3. The political party with the majority in the legislature is called the majority party.
4. Third parties are formed by independent politicians in response to specific issues.
5. The description outlines the typical agenda for a political convention.

Answer:

1. a. Original purpose of a convention
2. b. George Washington- he was an independent
3. c. Majority party
4. b. These are political groups formed by independent politicians in response to specific issues.
5. c. Typical agenda for a political convention