GOV 310L Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Primary Election, Electoral College
Document Summary
Constitution does not explicitly say anything about those candidates are nominated, but says that electoral college would fill the function. Congressional caucus was main way of selecting nominees after washington until 1824. During progressive era, it became that state parties select national convention delegates through primary elections. Delegates to contemporary national conventions are chosen in 3 major ways. Presidential primaries - elections held for purpose of selecting or instructing national convention delegates. Caucuses - meeting of candidate supporters who choose delegates to a state or national convention. Compared to primaries, they take longer, are more complicated and require public expression of candidate preference. Not restricted to formal party members, and don"t require past party support. Superdelegates - certain party leaders, who became automatic or ex-officio delegates. Feca made new rules with 5 major features. Contribution limit - limit that individuals can contribute to a candidate in an election.
