Political convention

In politics, a political convention is a meeting of a political party, typically to select party candidates.

Related Topics:
Politics - Political party

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In the United States, political convention usually refers to a U.S. presidential nominating convention. In Canada, a political convention held to choose a party leader is often known as a leadership convention. The new leader of a party may then become Prime Minister.

Related Topics:
United States - U.S. presidential nominating convention - Leadership convention

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Outside of the United States and Canada, national meetings of political parties are often called Party Congresses, or Party Conferences, as in the United Kingdom.

Related Topics:
Party Congress - Party Conference - United Kingdom

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The convention has been reformed many times usually in support of giving more power to activists, leaders and electorates. However, conventions strengthen party sentiment and keep the public informed of the national party significance.

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