NATIONAL CONVENTION

National Convention





National Convention

How has the role of National Conventions changed over the last 200 years?

National conventions are held every four years, and are the only time the party encounters nationally. National conventions have a multitude of functions, the key cause being that the Presidential candidates are selected by the Democrat and Republican parties. Historically, there were some candidates at the conference and the nominee was eventually selected only after a succession of ballots, compromises, and agreements in 'smoke-filled rooms'. Nowadays, although, the nominee is always renowned before the conference even starts because most of the conference delegates ...