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How were presidential elections created?
Establishment of the Presidential Election Process Number 68 in the "Federalist Papers" explains some of the reasons why the...
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Who elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College. Each state gets a number of electors equal to the total number of senators and representatives it has....
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What is the Necessary and Properr Clause?
Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution is known as the "Necessary and Proper Clause." It gives Congress the power...
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Who will win the presidential election in 2008?
Post-primaries Now that the Democrats have chosen Barack Obama and the Republicans have chosen John McCain, the question is who...
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What was the same and or different about the presidentail election of 1968 during the war in vietnam compared to the presidential election of 2004 during the war in iraq?
Hi, Perhaps the most outstanding difference would be the support the administration had for the war effort. During the election...
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If someone asserts that elections socialize political activity what are they contending elections are designed to maintain?
freedom
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How often does Russia have elections?
every 4 years
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Why has voter turnout been higher in presidential elections than midterm elections?
Some explanations include political efficacy, increase media coverage, election frequency. In plain English - the presidential...
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How does the outcome of the off-year election affect the Presidential election?
woodrow wilson was the outcome
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What is a referendum?
Web Links See the Related Links below for the answer.
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What is the name given to the 1994 midterm elections?
"Republican Revolution" which was based on the Contract with America.
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What is the role of political parties in India?
ballot paper
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Are general elections held before primary elections?
No, in an election year, primary elections are held in order to pick the party candidates for the general election which is held...
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How does a parliamentary system of government work?
Parliamentary systems around the world vary. They all share one thing in common - a House of Representatives. Typically at the...
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How many people voted in the 2004 presidential election?
About 122.2 million people voted in the 2004 presidential election.
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In a congressional election how can a candidate have the most delegates but not win the election?
Its kind of like this, The government offices in the USA are filled by having "the people" vote for the person they feel would do...
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How does the presidential election of 1968 during the Vietnam war compare to the 2004 election during the Iraq war?
The two elections may be similiar in some ways. The country is divided as to how to end the Iraq War and get the soldiers home....
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A sitting president who loses an election in November or is not eligible for re-election but remains in office until January is often called?
a Lame Duck. or A still-in-office-president.
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48000 people voted in the last election in the town of Southboro If only 55 of the registered voters voted in the last election how many people are registered to vote?
I assume you mean that 55 percent of the registered voters voted. That being the case, and using x = 100 percent, then .55x =...
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Who decides the details of elections?
In the US the party system has taken complete control over the election process.
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Time table dates for hsc exam science mumbai board 2009?
after 25th of feb LET ME KNOW WHETHER S.S.C. (10TH) EXAM. TIME TABLE FOR 2008 IS DECALRED? IF YES GIVE THE DETAILS i hav got...
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How was the 1960 presendential election a new kind of election?
It was the first election campaign to include nationally televised debates between the candidates for US President, John Kennedy...
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How often is the senate elections held?
every six years A senator holds his/her seat for six years, but elections are held every two years. This process divides the...
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When is Israel's next elections?
next elections in israel according to the law, since the last general election were held on 28.3.06, the next elections should...
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Does the number of electoral votes from each state add up to the total number of electoral votes?
No the total number of electoral votes from each state does not equal the total number of electoral votes. This is because the...
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What are off year elections?
US Representatives and one third of the Senate are up for election every two years. An off year election is one that does not...
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Who may vote in primary elections?
Democrats and Independents in the Democratic Primary Republicans and Independents in the Republican Primary
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When and how are congressional elections determined?
By the popular vote within the Congressional District.
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How many electoral votes does Michigan have?
17 Michigan has 17 electoral votes, as one can easily verify on the...
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Which countries don't have elections?
Communist countries like Cuba, China, and North Korea don't have elections. http://www.fenickjean.com
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When is japans next elections?
Japan holds their elections every 4 years.
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Where are Congressional elections held in?
In the Congressional District the congressman will represent.
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In what month are presidential elections?
US elections are held on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November.
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When was the first ever election in italy?
In Italy there was the first election (when women and men both voted) the 2 June 1946 and the people was called to decide if they...
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How many electoral votes does Illinois have?
21 Illinois has 21 electoral votes.
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Why are the senator elections staggered?
If they wern't staggered then they would all be campaigning at the same time, and it helps keep a balance between the republcan...
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What happens if there are no elections?
WE DIE FROM CHEESE
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Why has there been a decline in federal elections?
There has been? I believe all Federal elections are declared in the constitution and it would take an amendment to change them.
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If you did not vote in the primary elections can you still vote in the Presidential elections?
Yes. Absolutely.
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If you vote republican in the primary election can you vote democratic at election time in the state of Michigan?
Yes. You are free to vote for a candidate of any party in the general election.
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What did the election of 1824 become known as?
"era of good feelings"
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What are the responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
They carry out the nations laws
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What is the term for the election held before the general election to determine the main candidates representing the various political parties?
The Primary Election.
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How much did irene get in the elections?
100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 votes, boo ya
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How many electoral votes does California have?
as of 1624 california has -56 electoral votes
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How many electoral votes does Oregon have?
7
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What makes you better than the other candidates?
Attitute Be friendly, helpfull, honest and BELIEVE IN YOURSELVE. You will be surprise how far you will get in life if you...
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What is a general election?
A general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are up for election. General election...
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Who has the power to hold elections?
the state and government
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What will happen to the 150 thousand dollar clothing Sarah Palin is wearing for the US Presidential campaign after the elections are over?
She will be donating her expensive clothing to charity. :)
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What is citywide elections?
An election where the ballot has choices for the city government (elected officials, proposed ordinances, bond issues, etc).
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How often are elections for the US House of Representatives?
Every two years.
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How does the electron transport system function?
thylakoid membrane
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How often are elections held for representatives in the US?
U.S. Representatives are up for election every two years. For Senators, it's six. Annie
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What are the levels of government in India?
meaning of famous
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Why is New Hampshire important in US elections?
The early primary elections, which rank multiple candidates in the same party, tend to 'weed out' those with no chance of winning...
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Why are elections held on a Thursday?
In the old days the monkeys that ruled the world hated thursdays..... So when the keebler elves killed the monkeys they rememberd...
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How many electoral votes does Washington have?
11 Washington has 11 electoral votes.
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What are ward elections?
Ward elections are elections held in each borough to elect a member of parliament for each ward in a borough to be avoice for the...
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What changed in the elections of 2006?
The Democrats became the majority party in the US Senate.
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Why are TV election commercials banned at the end of the election campaign?
so that public opinion abt a person participating in election should not be changed at the last moment
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Why use delegates for presidential elections?
Probably to mirror the electoral college in the general election, so that a candidate can sort of get a feel for the general...
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The presidentail election during the war in vietnam compared to the presidentail election In 2004 during the war in iraq?
Vietnam affected FIVE U.S. presidents. President Eisenhower, who was familiar with Vietnam when the French were fighting there...
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How many electoral votes does Pennsylvania have?
21 Pensylvania has 21 electoral votes.
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How old do you need to be to stand for an election in the UK?
18
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What is the Board of Elections?
Do you not know how to use Google, or, better yet, your textbook, or are you just this lazy?
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Describe thre major voting or legislative rights that the Arizona constitution guarantees to Arizona citizen that federal constitution does not guarantee to UScitizens?
to help me out and not u ok man this is not yours it is mine people and just deal with it ok man
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What is By-election?
It's an election held for a certain seat if the current person holding the position is unable to perform their duties any more -...
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How many presidential elections have there been?
69
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In New Jersey do you have to vote in the primary election in order to vote in the presidential election in November?
no
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Who becomes president if the current president and vice president die before the newly elected president has been sworn in?
The speaker of the house.
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How many electoral votes does New Hampshire have?
Four.
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Which were the most fraudulent elections in history?
The most fraudulent elections in history occured in Liberia in 1927. Charles D.B King "received" 240,000 votes despite the fact...
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Who lost the most elections before becoming president?
Abraham Lincoln
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What is an election?
An election is a form of selecting the person or idea that you most support. Normally, the purpose of an election is to elect a...
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What do Primary elections accomplish?
Presidential Primaries determine how many electoral collage votes each candidate gets for the election.
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What is the purpose of democratic elections?
What is the main purpose of democratic elections? What is the main purpose of democratic elections?
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Who was the only President who did not win the election to either the office of the President or Vice President?
Gerald Ford.
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How many electoral votes does Texas have?
Texas has 34 electoral votes for the US Presidential election. It has 32 Members of the House of Representatives and two US...
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How many years do we elect the US representative?
Every two years.
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Why should people vote in elections?
To be honest, it is really up to you if you would like to vote or not (unless your country mandates you to). However, voting is...
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Did any workers get shot when Robert Kennedy was killed?
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How often are presidential elections held?
It depends. In America, they are held every 4 years.
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Do all states have primary elections?
yes, i'm almost positive.
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What is the mandate theory of elections?
Considering that the Mandate theory of elections are a formal order from a superior court or official to an inferior one. so th...
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What age can you vote in elections?
Most countries require a voter to be at least 18 years old. However many exceptions exist: some countries allow voting at only 16...
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How do you run for President of the US?
You can declare yourself a candidate and run. However, you won't get on the ballot unless you follow the instructions in each...
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How many electoral votes does Louisiana have?
Louisiana has 9 electoral votes!
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How many senate seats are up for reelection during each election cycle?
The term of office for a US Senator is six years. Approximately one third of the Senate is up for election during each even...
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In what type of government do people elect representative?
Use a book or something and find out, because this website will not help you at all.
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If you don't vote at all in the primary election in Texas can you still vote in the November election?
Yes! you may vote in the election in november, theese are two different elections one election you are voting for a party...
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What is a presidential election?
In the United States of America, it's were a number of presidential canadiates will race against each other to become President...
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Who was the first US President elected that was born west of the Mississippi?
Herbert Hoover.
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How many electoral votes does New York have?
31 (Source: Federal Electoral Commission. http://www.fec.gov/pages/elecvote.htm)
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What happens if there is a tie in the presidential elections?
Well if the electoral vote turns out to be tied at 269 to 269 then the House of Representatives decides who will be the...
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What percentage of people voted in the last presidential election?
charlotte rox
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The presidential elections in the us?
g
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List of electronics and communication companies in bangalore?
Dear all i need 100 electronics and communication engineering based companies in chennai .
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Are elections held during war?
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Do you hold elections during war?
Yes
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