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exam lesson name: the political process
exam number: 700111rr
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question 6 of 20 :
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1. by tradition, when does the presidential campaign begin?

a. in september, following the national convention
b. when a candidate is officially nominated at the national convention
c. after a candidate has gained enough electoral votes in the primaries
d. with the new hampshire primary
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Explanation:

To determine when the presidential campaign begins by tradition, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The national convention (where parties nominate candidates) is in summer, and the campaign ramps up in September after that, which aligns with tradition.
• Option B: While nomination happens at the convention, the campaign's traditional start (ramping up for general election) is seen as after the conventions, not just at nomination.
• Option C: Primaries are for delegate selection, not electoral votes (electoral votes are in the general election), so this is incorrect.
• Option D: The New Hampshire primary is part of the primary season (nominating process), not the general election campaign start.

So the best answer is A as the general election campaign (presidential campaign for the general election) traditionally begins in September after the national conventions.

Answer:

A. In September, following the national convention