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Choosing a “running mate”

Choosing a “running mate”. Sample. Sample. Choosing a “running mate”. What is a running mate? How is a running mate chosen? What is meant by a balanced ticket? What examples can be used in written work?. Sample. Choosing a “running mate” Fill in the gaps below. balanced ticket

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Choosing a “running mate”

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  1. Choosing a “running mate” Sample

  2. Sample Choosing a “running mate” • What is a running mate? • How is a running mate chosen? • What is meant by a balanced ticket? • What examples can be used in written work?

  3. Sample Choosing a “running mate” Fill in the gaps below balanced ticket broaden the appeal running mate joint ticket ticket Vice president balance weaknesses Presidential nominees will choose a , running mate, who will run alongside them in the November election on a joint ticket .The Running mate of the election winner will become the Vice president . Traditionally, a running mate may be chosen to broaden the appeal of the ticket so that the presidential and vice presidential Nominee appeal to a wide range of voters. The purpose of this is to try and ensure electoral success. Sometimes a presidential nominee may try and balance out possible weaknesses. Therefore they try and create a balanced ticket .

  4. Sample What factors may be considered when choosing a running mate? Political Experience Choosing a running mate

  5. Sample Research the examples below to decide if these were balanced tickets and what might have led to the vice presidential candidate being chosen (You may find several factors for some and one of two for others). Remember to find out if they were successful in the election or not You may find several factors for some and one of two for others. Remember to find out if they were successful in the election or not.

  6. Decide if these were balanced tickets and what might have led to the vice presidential candidate being chosen (You may find several factors for some and one of two for others). Remember to find out if they were successful in the election or not The factors below are for guidance and not an exhaustive list.

  7. Sometimes a combination of factors can be found to explain a balanced ticket. Research the 1960 ticket of John F Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson

  8. The ticket of Clinton and Gore in 1992 seemed less balanced as both were southern white protestants of a similar age. Were there attempts to balance the ticket?

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