Electoral process- Nomination day Flashcards
Who sets the date for nomination day?
The electoral boundaries commission (EBC)
What do candidates do on nomination day
File their papers
How much do candidates pay?
$5000. and if the candidate wins the election they are refunded the deposit
when can the candidate start campaigning
When the papers are submitted and verified
What is a candidate?
a person who seeks to be nominated for a position in the local or national gov.
Name the 1st half of the prerequisites for a candidate
- Eighteen years and over
- Citizen of no other country
- Has resided in Trinidad and Tobago for a period of two years immediately before the date of their nomination for election
- Be nominated by at least 6 registered electors
Name the 2nd half of the prerequisites for a candidate
- register and pay a deposit before they can start their campaign
- No records of bankruptcy
- Must be in good mental Health
- Must not be serving a prison/death sentence
what is the aim of the campaign
To sway voters to elect a particular candidate
What does each candidate/ political party issue?
they issue a manifesto. The document informs electors of the party’s position and plays for the constituency
What is the variety of methods that candidates use to gather support
Political rallies, speeches, meet and greet constituencies, use social media, advertising and electronic and print media or tokens/jerseys
What are factors that influence political choices?
- Age, young and progressive
- Party policies
- media/mass appeal
- family socialization
- media
- leadership/charisma
- Gender issues
- class divide
- ethnicity/race divisions and issues
- religious influence
