Notes 3/6&7/14

1.Same number of senators and house of representatives.
2. First tie for presidential election, Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson both had 73 votes.
3. The election of 1800 caused the 12th amendment.

1. A national convention is called every four years to officially nominate presidential candidates.
2. Each state send delegates based on their electoral votes.
3. The device that the party uses to select its nomination for president.
4. Began in early 1900's as a reaction to party boss dominated politics.
5. Two different types ; Delegate selection primary, candidate preference primary.
6. Typically front-loaded (New Hampshire is always the primary).
7. Began as Winner take all.
8. Now moved to proportional representation. (15 percent or more receives delegates in proportion to their votes).
9. A closed meeting of a political party which gather to select delegates to the national convention.
10. Day 2: Adopt platform, keynote address.
      Day 3: Select to affirm choice for vice presidential candidate.
      Day 4: Select and affirm presidential candidate, done by delegates voting, delegate delivers acceptance speech.

Nominee Characteristics

-Typically the current president is nominated.
-Typically has a long run of political experience.
(Governorship has been important)
(Senate used to be a springboard.)
- Typically protestants from large states
- Good speakers who seem to have a stable family life and also have a pleasant and healthy appearance.