Political Conventions Quiz

What is it called when no single candidate secures enough delegates for the nomination during the primaries or caucuses?

• Contested convention

• Open primary

• Caucus

• General election

Who is the Vice Presidential Nominee of the Republican Party in 2024?

• JD Vance

• Tim Waltz

• Kamala Harris

• Mike Pence

Who is the Vice Presidential Nominee of the Democratic Party in 2024?

• Tim Waltz

• JD Vance

• Joe Biden

• Bernie Sanders

Where was the Republican National Convention held in 2024?

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Chicago, Illinois

• New York, New York

• Los Angeles, California

Where was the Democratic National Convention held in 2024?

• Chicago, Illinois

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Miami, Florida

• Houston, Texas

What is the purpose of the National Conventions?

• To select a final presidential nominee

• To draft new legislation

• To elect a new Speaker of the House

• To conduct foreign policy.

What does a delegate do at a national convention?

• Confirm their choice of candidates by casting votes

• Write new laws

• Campaign for local offices

• Organize community events

Fill in the blank: The Republican National Convention in 2024 was held in ________.

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Chicago, Illinois

• Miami, Florida

• Houston, Texas

What are the two different types of delegates?

• Pledged and unpledged

• Elected and appointed

• National and state

• Primary and secondary

What is it called when no nominee wins in the first round of the convention?

• Open Convention

• Brokered Convention

• Closed Convention

• National Convention