US election 2016: Is the GOP headed towards a brokered convention?

A brokered convention occurs when no candidate secures the majority of delegates needed for a party's presidential nomination. In such cases, delegates are free to vote for any candidate after the first ballot. The process continues with multiple ballots until a candidate achieves the required majority. This was relevant in the 2016 Republican race, where 1237 out of 2472 delegates were needed to win the nomination.

What is a brokered convention?

• A convention held after the general election

• A convention where the candidate with the most votes wins

• A convention where no candidate has the majority of delegates

• A convention where all candidates have equal delegates

How many delegates were needed to win the Republican nomination in 2016?

• 1500

• 1237

• 1000

• 2472

What happens if no candidate secures the necessary delegates after the first ballot in a brokered convention?

• A new election is held

• The convention is canceled

• Delegates are free to vote for any candidate

• The candidate with the most votes wins

In a brokered convention, what are delegates allowed to do after the first ballot?

• Abstain from voting

• Vote for any candidate they choose

• Vote only for the candidate who won their state

• Vote for the candidate with the least votes

What is the process if no candidate gains a majority after multiple ballots?

• The convention is postponed

• Delegates continue to vote until a majority is reached

• A new candidate is introduced

• The candidate with the most votes wins