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Which party held the first convention in 1830? |
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a. the Democratic Party |
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b. the Republican Party |
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c. the Know-Nothing Party |
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d. the Anti-Masons |
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| 2. |
Who was the first President to be nominated at a convention? |
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a. Andrew Jackson |
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b. Martin van Buren |
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c. Henry Clay |
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d. Franklin Pierce |
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| 3. |
A delegate __________. |
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a. represents others |
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b. cannot be President |
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c. gives the first speech at a convention |
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d. serves on the U.S. Supreme Court |
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| 4. |
A modern convention is most like __________. |
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a. a serious courtroom |
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b. a huge party |
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c. an informal conversation |
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d. a religious service |
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| 5. |
The Democratic Convention in Chicago in 1968 became known for __________. |
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a. the assassination of Robert Kennedy |
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b. the promise of a civil rights amendment |
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c. violence between protesters and the police |
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d. a nine-hour acceptance speech |
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| 6. |
Who were P.B.S. Pinchback and James J. Harris? |
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a. the first African-American delegates |
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b. the founders of the modern convention |
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c. the inventors of the microphone |
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d. journalists who wrote in depth about conventions |
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Which is the main event of a convention? |
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a. the keynote speech |
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b. the nomination of a candidate |
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c. the acceptance speech |
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d. the choice of a running mate |
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| 8. |
What is the purpose of modern conventions? |
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a. to inspire people to be enthusiastic about a candidate |
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b. to reveal the party's choice for President |
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c. to discuss the issues of the day |
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d. to eat a gigantic dinner |
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| 9. |
At which convention did the Republican Party promise to abolish slavery in the United States? |
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a. Baltimore, 1852 |
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b. Baltimore, 1864 |
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c. Chicago, 1868 |
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d. New York City, 1976 |
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| 10. |
Which non-politician spoke at the 2000 Republican National Convention? |
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a. astronaut Neil Armstrong |
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b. wrestler The Rock |
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c. chef Julia Childs |
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d. singer Diana Ross |
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