Party Convention Statistics

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In which city was the first Republican National Convention held?

  1. Philadelphia

  2. Chicago

  3. Baltimore

  4. Pittsburgh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Republican National Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1856.

Which party held its first national convention in 1831?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Whig Party

  4. Federalist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic Party held its first national convention in 1831 in Baltimore, Maryland.

How many delegates attended the 2020 Democratic National Convention?

  1. 4,750

  2. 3,979

  3. 5,764

  4. 4,432


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2020 Democratic National Convention was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3,979 delegates participated.

Which city hosted the 1968 Republican National Convention?

  1. Miami Beach

  2. San Francisco

  3. Chicago

  4. Cleveland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1968 Republican National Convention was held in Miami Beach, Florida.

In what year did the Democratic and Republican parties adopt their current platforms?

  1. 1928

  2. 1948

  3. 1968

  4. 1988


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Democratic and Republican parties adopted their current platforms in 1948.

Which party's national convention is typically held first?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Libertarian Party

  4. Green Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic Party's national convention is typically held first, followed by the Republican Party's convention.

How many delegates attended the 2016 Republican National Convention?

  1. 2,472

  2. 3,109

  3. 4,283

  4. 5,068


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2016 Republican National Convention was held in Cleveland, Ohio, and 2,472 delegates attended.

Which city hosted the 2008 Democratic National Convention?

  1. Denver

  2. Chicago

  3. Boston

  4. New York City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2008 Democratic National Convention was held in Denver, Colorado.

In what year did the Republican Party first adopt a national platform?

  1. 1856

  2. 1860

  3. 1864

  4. 1868


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Republican Party first adopted a national platform in 1856.

Which party's national convention is typically held in the summer?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Libertarian Party

  4. Green Party


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Republican Party's national convention is typically held in the summer, while the Democratic Party's convention is usually held in the spring.

How many delegates attended the 2020 Republican National Convention?

  1. 2,550

  2. 3,364

  3. 4,084

  4. 4,796


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2020 Republican National Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, and 2,550 delegates attended.

Which city hosted the 1972 Democratic National Convention?

  1. Miami Beach

  2. Chicago

  3. Los Angeles

  4. New York City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1972 Democratic National Convention was held in Miami Beach, Florida.

In what year did the Democratic Party first adopt a national platform?

  1. 1840

  2. 1844

  3. 1848

  4. 1852


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic Party first adopted a national platform in 1840.

Which party's national convention is typically held in the fall?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Libertarian Party

  4. Green Party


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Libertarian Party's national convention is typically held in the fall, while the Democratic and Republican parties' conventions are usually held in the summer and spring, respectively.

How many delegates attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention?

  1. 4,543

  2. 5,282

  3. 6,021

  4. 6,760


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2012 Democratic National Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, and 4,543 delegates attended.

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