election that allows the people to decide on candidates for President
The election that allows the people to decide on candidates for President
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States in which the outcome of a presidential election is "too close to call"
battleground state / Swing State (Iowa is one)
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What are the 2 ways to choose delegates for a national convention
primary and a caucus
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This system is when people move around the room and discuss who they are voting for. It helps determine who will be chosen to run for president from this party.
Democrat Cacusus
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Who decide the election if neither candidate receives a majority of electoral votes
the House of Representatives
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This system that gives all state delegates to one candidate
winner-take-all
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What is a caucus?
a meeting to select delegates to go to a local convention
-helps decides who the people want as the presidential candidate-
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What determines the number of presidential electors for a state
The the number of members of Congress
House + Senate
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How many electoral votes are needed for a person to become president?
270
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Why do we have a national convention system for nominating candidates
Because we have two national parties and each wants the best person to run for president
It's like the olympic trials for presidency
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Who many electoral votes does Iowa have?
6
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Who does the Electoral College benefit?
Smaller states, because it mathematically works out their vote is worth more.
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This system is when one person from each candidate discusses why you should vote for them. Then there is a secret vote. It helps determine who will be chosen to run for president from this party.