The two presidential candidates in 1860 who took directly opposing positions on slavery in the western territories were Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the spread of slavery, and Stephen Douglas, who believed in popular sovereignty and left the decision on slavery to the residents of each territory.
Republican Abraham Lincoln and southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge -Novanet
Republican Abraham Lincoln and southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge -Novanet
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False.
the head of government is directly elected by people
Republican Abraham Lincoln and southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge -Novanet
Yes, it is true that Americans do not vote directly for their presidential candidates. Their votes are considered to be indirect due to the use of the Electoral College.
Republican Abraham Lincoln and southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge -Novanet
Republican Abraham Lincoln and southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge -Novanet
"Both major political parties in the United States select their presidential candidates through a process of primary elections. However, voters do not directly select presidential nominees in these primaries. Instead, they choose delegates from their respective states who will attend a national party convention to nominate a presidential candidate for their party." from thisnation.com
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