Luisa is interested in becoming more involved in politics. Describe her options for short-term and long-term participation
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
A. Short-term participation: conventions
1. precinct conventions: only have to vote in primary to participate
a. help direct the party activities and develop party's stance on issues
b. can be selected as delegate to move onto county level
c. easily accessible, close, little time commitment
2. county or state senatorial district convention
a. delegate selection more competitive
3. state convention; highest level
a. great for party activists
b. changes in party's rules and administration
c. finalize state party platform
d. during presidential election years, can be chosen as delegate for national convention and formation of list of presidential electors
B. Long-term participation: elected positions
1. precinct chair: the liaison between the party and its' supporters
a. holds primary election within the precinct
b. overseeing polls, getting volunteers, reporting results
c. promoting the party
d. can have a significant effect on political process
2. county chair: conducts primary election county wide and is responsible for securing leadership in each precinct
a. fundraising for the party
b. contact for campaign directors
c. county executive committee; all precinct chairs
3. state chair and state party offices
a. can be full-time job
b. extensive fundraising
c. planning and holding state convention
d. have a say in direction and goals of the party
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