Presidential debate
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Presidential debates may refer to:
- Leaders debateLeaders debateIn jurisdictions which use the parliamentary system of government or a similar system, leaders debates are often held, usually during a general election campaign. These debates are normally televised and are often organized by one or more television stations....
, which occur within Parliamentary forms of government - French presidential debatesFrench presidential debatesFrench presidential debates traditionally occur between the two rounds of the presidential elections, and are broadcast on TV.- 1974 :The role of TV in French presidential election became prominent after Charles de Gaulle's decision to propose a referendum on the establishment of the election of...
, held on television since 1974 - United States presidential election debatesUnited States presidential election debatesDuring presidential elections in the United States, it has become customary for the main candidates to engage in a debate...
, debates that occur between the main candidates for the American President, often after the primary elections.