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Explore the hierarchy of a political party structure, from the national convention and committee to local precincts. Learn about the roles of delegates, the party platform, and campaign organization. Dive into campaign planning, financing, and the Electoral College. Discover the essential components that shape the election process.
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National • State • Local • Precinct
The National Convention • Delegates, usually elected attend. • They elect within the party, president and vice-presidential candidates • Write the party platform • Meets Every 4 years
NATIONAL COMMITEE • Carries the party between conventions • Run by Delegates
NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON • Person is chosen by the presidential candidate right after the convention. • Person promotes the party • Publicity • New Voter Turnout • FUNDRAISING
Typical Campaign Organization • CANDIDATE • CAMPAIGN MANAGER • CAMPAIGN STAFF POLITICAL CONSULTANTSFUNDRAISERSSPEECH WRITERSPRESS SECRETARYPOLICY EXPERTSLAWYERS/ACCOUNTANTSPOLLSTERRESEARCHERSTRAVEL PLANNEREVENTS COORDINATOR VOLUNTEERS!
CAMPAIGN PLANNING • DOOR TO DOOR • BROCHURES, LEAFLETS, INFO • MASS MEDIA • COMPUTER TECHNIQUES • POLL TRACKING • MEETINGS • SPEECHES
CAMPAIGN FINANCING • FEC (federal election commission) • PUBLIC FINANCING • LIMITED CAMPAIGN SPENDING • REQUIRED DISCLOSURE • LIMITED CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECT IN KIND
The Electoral College • ONLY FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS • EACH STATE HAS A NUMBER OF ELECTORAL VOTES BASED ON POPULATION • ELECTORS VOTE AT THE END OF ELECTION FOR THEIR STATE’S CHOSEN CANDIDATE • ALMOST ALWAYS CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE