Question

Which of these is an example of one of the actions that take place at a political party's national convention? A) prepare and approve the party's beliefs B) nominate the party's candidates for Senate C) nominate the party's candidate for the Supreme Court Eliminate D) ratify treaties and political agreements for the government

Answer 1

A. prepare and approve the party's beliefs

At the national convention, political parties prepare and approve the party's beliefs. They do not nominate Senators for office, nor Supreme Court Justices. They do, however, nominate the candidates for President and Vice President.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) prepare and approve the party's beliefs

At the party's convention, delegates gather to draft the party's platform for the Presidential election and eventually work their way to nominate their candidate for that year's Presidential election.