Since the 1960s, the process of selecting presidential candidates has been altered by the changing role of presidential primaries and national party conventions.
Explain four effects that have resulted from this change in the presidential selection process.
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The changing **role **of presidential primaries and national party conventions since the 1960's has had four effects on the process of selecting presidential candidates: increased voter participation, increased importance of early states, shift in power from party leaders to the people, and greater ideological polarization. ;
Since the 1960s, the presidential selection process has seen increased voter participation, a focus on early primary states, a shift of power from party leaders to voters, and greater ideological polarization. These changes have made the nomination process more accessible while also impacting the political landscape. Overall, these developments reflect the growing role of citizen engagement in American democracy.
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