Party conventions used to be important because they were where
A) party platforms and presidential and vice-presidential nominees were decided, without the input of ordinary voters.
B) Democrats tended to beat Republicans.
C) a great deal of propaganda and pro-party celebrating happened.
D) ordinary voters cast their ballots for their preferred choice amongst party candidates for president or vice president.
E) the electoral college chose the candidate for president and vice president.
A
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