Mc Govern– Fraser Commission
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Commission
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_S._Mc_Govern
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:1972_Democratic_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1972
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Democratic_National_Committee
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| gptkbp:formed |
gptkb:1970
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| gptkbp:goal |
make the nomination process more democratic
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| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:George_Mc_Govern
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pivotal in shaping modern political primaries
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mc Govern– Fraser Commission
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased voter participation
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:1968_Democratic_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
some argued it led to weaker candidates
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| gptkbp:legacy |
changed the way primaries are conducted in the U. S.
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| gptkbp:notable_winners |
introduction of proportional representation
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1971
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| gptkbp:purpose |
reform the Democratic Party's presidential nomination process
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| gptkbp:recommendation |
research on electoral systems
training for election officials open primaries protection against voter suppression voter education initiatives transparency in campaign financing public funding for campaigns protection of voting rights support for civic engagement initiatives increased funding for election administration development of best practices for elections support for election observation missions collaboration with civil rights organizations advocacy for international election standards analysis of demographic trends in voting delegate selection reforms development of national standards for elections elimination of discriminatory practices elimination of winner-take-all primaries engagement with international electoral bodies enhanced role of technology in voting evaluation of primary processes evaluation of voter turnout strategies gender equity in delegate selection greater inclusion of minority groups inclusion of independent voters increased accessibility for voters increased outreach to underrepresented communities increased transparency in the nomination process monitoring of election integrity promotion of democratic values globally proportional allocation of delegates reduction of barriers to voting reform of caucus systems regional representation in delegate selection state party autonomy in delegate selection support for grassroots campaigns youth representation in primaries |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:1968_Chicago_riots
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Politician party members |