American Denocracy

Question 1

When are National Party conventions held? And how long do they last?

Answer 1

July-September, last 3-4 days.

Question 2

Prior to 1968, what were delegates allowed to do at the party convention?

Answer 2

They were allowed to choose their preferred presidential candidate.

Question 3

When was the last time a ‘running mate’ was chosen at a party convention?

Answer 3

The GOP convention in 1988, where Dan Quayle was announced as running alongside George H.W Bush.

Question 4

What is an example of how a National Convention can restore party unity?

Answer 4

In 2016, Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton at the Convention.

Question 5

An example of how up and coming talent can be identified at a Party Convention?

Answer 5

Obama in 2004 delivered a speech

Question 6

An example of ‘post election bounce’ ?

Answer 6

In 2016, a CNN poll showed that 56% of viewers were more likely to vote for Trump after his speech.