Originally, candidates were chosen at national conventions, however this caused a lot ofdisputes and near violence in the 1968 election causing politicians to realize this processneeded to change.They decided states either had to hold primaries or party caucuseswho would chose delegates at the county, congressional district or state level, who wouldgo on to the national convention.Most states opted for the primary option due to itssimplicity, 37 of the 50 in 2008 utilized primary elections to select their delegates.National conventions nowadays are really just to present an attractive image and message<span>to citizens watching the action at home on television.</span>
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The Maryland Toleration Act<span>, also known as the </span>Act<span> Concerning Religion, was a law mandating religious tolerance for Trinitarian Christians. Passed on April 21, </span>1649<span>, by the assembly of the </span>Maryland<span> colony, in St. Mary's City. Hope it helps.</span>
The Parliament of England, also the Magna Carta was established for peace between a King and a group of rebel barons!
