1. Explain the difference between hard and soft money:
Hard money is political donations regulated by the law. Soft money is given by commitees and is not so heavily regulated.
2. What is the electoral process and is this something that you agree or disagree with and why?
The electoral process is how people decide who will hold the office. I agree because we need a way to elect people who want to run for office's.
3. What is the difference between a closed and open primary?
In an open primary any registered voter can vote. In a closed primary you can only vote if your are part of that party.
4. Explain what absentee voting is and what the positives and negative may be with regards to it:
It is where a person is allowed to vote if they are out of town or not able to vote. It is convenient for the people. People may not spend as much time as they should researching there candidates.
5. What changes to your see in the way we run elections ten years from now?
People may be able to spend more money when they run for things. The more money people spend it is more likely for them to get more votes. And more people may run for the elections.
6. Explain your views on money and elections with regards the amount of money that is spent:
I think they should keep a set amount that they can spend. One candidate may have lots of money, but not be as qualified as a candidate with less money. But it is more likely for the candidate with more money to win.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Chapter 6 Test
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ch 6 Test - Your Blog Due Nov 23.
1. Provide a paragraph on an important issue of your choice from Section 1:
One important issue in section one is earning the right to vote. In order to make it so everyone could vote they had to go through the 5 stages. First they made it so all white males could vote. Next were males of race or color. In 1920 they gave women the right to vote. And last, people can vote at the age of 18.
2. Provide a paragraph on an important issue of your choice from Section 2:
One important issue in section one is earning the right to vote. In order to make it so everyone could vote they had to go through the 5 stages. First they made it so all white males could vote. Next were males of race or color. In 1920 they gave women the right to vote. And last, people can vote at the age of 18.
2. Provide a paragraph on an important issue of your choice from Section 2:
An important issue in this section is being registered to vote. Being a registered voter helps the poll books. It helps them know how many people voted, and what party they are a part of. Registration is intended to prevent fraud voting. It also helps the states see what party that individual is a part of.
3. Provide a paragraph on an important issue of your choice from Section 3:
The civil rights act of 1964 is an important section in this section. This act outlawed discrimination and it also forbid the use of any voter registration or literacy requirement in an unfair manner. The Civil Rights Act relied on judicial action. The used an injunction, if this was violated that person would be fined or imprisoned. Dr. King held a voter registration drive, which ended up giving African Americans the right to vote.
4. Provide a paragraph on an important issue of your choice from Section 4:
Voting and voting behavior. There are many factors that can influence voters. Who they choose to vote for can depend on age, race, income, occupation, education, religion, etc. There decision may also depend on there family, friends, or co-workers. How voters look at parties or candidates comes from there background.
5. Explain voter apathy and what can be done to help it:
Voter apathy is where people make the decision to not vote. They may not vote because they have never voted or there families never voted, they may be poor, or less educated. But many Americans today are just no voting. I think all of these people need to know how hard people had to work in order to get them the right to vote. People may not think that there vote makes a difference, but every vote counts.
6. Explain the qualifications for registering to vote:
3. Provide a paragraph on an important issue of your choice from Section 3:
The civil rights act of 1964 is an important section in this section. This act outlawed discrimination and it also forbid the use of any voter registration or literacy requirement in an unfair manner. The Civil Rights Act relied on judicial action. The used an injunction, if this was violated that person would be fined or imprisoned. Dr. King held a voter registration drive, which ended up giving African Americans the right to vote.
4. Provide a paragraph on an important issue of your choice from Section 4:
Voting and voting behavior. There are many factors that can influence voters. Who they choose to vote for can depend on age, race, income, occupation, education, religion, etc. There decision may also depend on there family, friends, or co-workers. How voters look at parties or candidates comes from there background.
5. Explain voter apathy and what can be done to help it:
Voter apathy is where people make the decision to not vote. They may not vote because they have never voted or there families never voted, they may be poor, or less educated. But many Americans today are just no voting. I think all of these people need to know how hard people had to work in order to get them the right to vote. People may not think that there vote makes a difference, but every vote counts.
6. Explain the qualifications for registering to vote:
In order to vote a person must be qualified. They must be a citizen of the U.S. They must also be a legal resident in the state they choose to cast their ballot. A person must also be 18 years of age. They also need to be a registered voter.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Democrat and Republican History
The Democratic party is the oldest political party in the U.S. It dominated American politics during the Second party system, from 1832 the mid-1850s. The democratic party was a spokesman for farmers, urban workers, and new immigrants across the country. Democrats controlled the House of Representatives from 1930 until 1994. Some of the leaders during this time were Harry Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, and JFK. In the last 42 years Democrats have lost seven out of eleven presidential elections.
Also called the GOP, the republican party was founded by anti-slavery activists. It first came to power in 1860 when Abraham Lincoln was elected president. Early Republican ideology was reflected in the 1856 slogan "free labor, free land, free men." The party took on the mission of saving the Union and destroying slavery during the Civil War. The second half of the 20th century saw election of Republican presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush.
I do not think I will support just a certain political party. I think I will just see what each side has to say and what they want to do and that is how I will make my decision. Both the democratic and republican party has good ideas and plans on what they want to do, I will just have to decide which choice I think is better.
Also called the GOP, the republican party was founded by anti-slavery activists. It first came to power in 1860 when Abraham Lincoln was elected president. Early Republican ideology was reflected in the 1856 slogan "free labor, free land, free men." The party took on the mission of saving the Union and destroying slavery during the Civil War. The second half of the 20th century saw election of Republican presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush.
I do not think I will support just a certain political party. I think I will just see what each side has to say and what they want to do and that is how I will make my decision. Both the democratic and republican party has good ideas and plans on what they want to do, I will just have to decide which choice I think is better.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Election Results Assignment
Then give your view on the national results and the local results. Both the candidates and the initiative measures.
Two paragraphs minimum.
For South Dakota it was a good election for the republicans. They grew in numbers with the senate and the house. Kristi Noem won a tight race against Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin and Dennis Daugaard was also a winner for the republicans. Many people may also be pleased to know that Law 12(smoking ban) was passed, making it illegal to smoke in bars, resturants, and casinos. The people also voted on measure 13. Which would legalize medical marijuana. This measure did not pass.
In National Government the republicans took over the house 239 rebublicans. And in the Senate democrats have 53 while republicans have 47. Now those in national government have to deal with some of the issues like economy, health care, and budget deficit.
Two paragraphs minimum.
For South Dakota it was a good election for the republicans. They grew in numbers with the senate and the house. Kristi Noem won a tight race against Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin and Dennis Daugaard was also a winner for the republicans. Many people may also be pleased to know that Law 12(smoking ban) was passed, making it illegal to smoke in bars, resturants, and casinos. The people also voted on measure 13. Which would legalize medical marijuana. This measure did not pass.
In National Government the republicans took over the house 239 rebublicans. And in the Senate democrats have 53 while republicans have 47. Now those in national government have to deal with some of the issues like economy, health care, and budget deficit.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Federalism Round-Up
In your blog: Pick two areas from each of the three sections in Chapter 4. Write a paragraph on those areas and what you have learned in regards to each area. You should have six total paragraphs.
Chapter 4 Section 1:
The States: Some powers are reserved for the states while others are denied to them. Most of what government does in our country now is done by the states, not the National government. Powers the state holds are to protect and promote public health, morals, safety, and general welfare. Powers that are denied to the states include: they cannot enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation, print or coin money, or deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process.
The Federal System and Local Governments: The US government is discussed in three levels: national, state, and local. But there are only two basic levels national and state. All of the local governments are parts of the state governments. When local powers exercise their powers, they are actually exercising state power.
Chapter 4 Section 2:
Invasion and Internal Disorder: If one of the 50 states were to be attacked, it would be an attack on the United States. In the 1780s the states had to pledge that an attack on any single state would be met as an attack on all states. Each state will keep the peace within its own borders. Federal forces have been used to restore order within a state.
Admitting New States: Only congress has the power to admit new states. There is one restriction, a new state cannot be created by taking territory from one or more of the existing states without consent of the legislature of the states involved. The process for admitting a new state is fairly simple. Statehood asks congress for admission, they pass an enabling act, convention prepares constitution. When the constitution is approved it is submitted to the congress. Congress passes an act of admission, and if the president signs the act the new state enters the union.
Chapter 4 Section 3:
Interstate Compacts: States cannot enter into treaties, alliances, or confederations. But with the consent of congress they may enter interstate compact-agreements among themselvs and with foreign states. There are now 200 compacts in force. All 50 states joined two of the compacts: the compact for the supervisioin of parolees and probationers and the compact on juveniles. These enable states to share important law-enforcement data. Other compacts include: conserving reasouces like water, oil, wildlife, prevent forest fires, and harbor pollution, and many more.
Extradition: This is the legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is reaturned to that state. It is designed to prevent a person from escaping justice by fleeing the state. Governers regularly approve the extradition request they recieve from other states.
Chapter 4 Section 1:
The States: Some powers are reserved for the states while others are denied to them. Most of what government does in our country now is done by the states, not the National government. Powers the state holds are to protect and promote public health, morals, safety, and general welfare. Powers that are denied to the states include: they cannot enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation, print or coin money, or deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process.
The Federal System and Local Governments: The US government is discussed in three levels: national, state, and local. But there are only two basic levels national and state. All of the local governments are parts of the state governments. When local powers exercise their powers, they are actually exercising state power.
Chapter 4 Section 2:
Invasion and Internal Disorder: If one of the 50 states were to be attacked, it would be an attack on the United States. In the 1780s the states had to pledge that an attack on any single state would be met as an attack on all states. Each state will keep the peace within its own borders. Federal forces have been used to restore order within a state.
Admitting New States: Only congress has the power to admit new states. There is one restriction, a new state cannot be created by taking territory from one or more of the existing states without consent of the legislature of the states involved. The process for admitting a new state is fairly simple. Statehood asks congress for admission, they pass an enabling act, convention prepares constitution. When the constitution is approved it is submitted to the congress. Congress passes an act of admission, and if the president signs the act the new state enters the union.
Chapter 4 Section 3:
Interstate Compacts: States cannot enter into treaties, alliances, or confederations. But with the consent of congress they may enter interstate compact-agreements among themselvs and with foreign states. There are now 200 compacts in force. All 50 states joined two of the compacts: the compact for the supervisioin of parolees and probationers and the compact on juveniles. These enable states to share important law-enforcement data. Other compacts include: conserving reasouces like water, oil, wildlife, prevent forest fires, and harbor pollution, and many more.
Extradition: This is the legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is reaturned to that state. It is designed to prevent a person from escaping justice by fleeing the state. Governers regularly approve the extradition request they recieve from other states.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Fedralism
1. What does Federalism mean by definition and what does Federalism mean to you?
Federalism: a system of government in which a written constituiton divides power between a central, or national, government and several regional governments.
Federalsim: A government that seperates power
2. List and describe the three powers of the National Government.
The three powers are Expressed, Implied, and Inherent...
Expressed: Congress has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the general welfare of the United States.
Implied: Congress claims granted by the elastic clause under under article 1 section 8 of the constitution. Also said to be powers given to the people of authority to carry out their jobs.
Inherent: Powers delegated to the government because it is the government of a sovereign state within the world community.
3. Explain the division of powers and why it is important?
The division of powers seperates all of the power so not one area has all of the power. This is important so that no area of government will reign over another.
4. What is the Supremacy Clause and what is its function?
The supremacy clause states that the constitution is the "law of the land" and no other laws will take there place. The purpose of this is to make sure the states use there power in the correct way. A state has its own laws but it still has to abide by the federal laws.
5. Find a site on the Internet that deals with Federalism. Take 10 minutes and review that site. Provide the link and provide some of the useful information that you found to help you better understand what Federalism is and how it works.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalism_in_the_United_States
Federalism: a system of government in which a written constituiton divides power between a central, or national, government and several regional governments.
Federalsim: A government that seperates power
2. List and describe the three powers of the National Government.
The three powers are Expressed, Implied, and Inherent...
Expressed: Congress has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the general welfare of the United States.
Implied: Congress claims granted by the elastic clause under under article 1 section 8 of the constitution. Also said to be powers given to the people of authority to carry out their jobs.
Inherent: Powers delegated to the government because it is the government of a sovereign state within the world community.
3. Explain the division of powers and why it is important?
The division of powers seperates all of the power so not one area has all of the power. This is important so that no area of government will reign over another.
4. What is the Supremacy Clause and what is its function?
The supremacy clause states that the constitution is the "law of the land" and no other laws will take there place. The purpose of this is to make sure the states use there power in the correct way. A state has its own laws but it still has to abide by the federal laws.
5. Find a site on the Internet that deals with Federalism. Take 10 minutes and review that site. Provide the link and provide some of the useful information that you found to help you better understand what Federalism is and how it works.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalism_in_the_United_States
- focuses on limiting the authority of the federal government
- relationship between state governments and the federal government of the United States
- both levels of government would exercise authority to the citizens' benefit
- The federal government has certain express powers
- federal government and the state governments are co-equals
Sunday, October 17, 2010
assignment 1
What are your views on the latest political ads on TV? What candidate(s) do you like or dislike and why?
Political ads normally just bash their opponents. But sometimes they do tell you what they want to change/do while they are in office. So political ads can be helpful at times. I do not really pay that much attention to the candidates, so I cant really say which ones I like or dislike.
What role do you feel that you will play in politics and government in the future? What ways are you participating currently?
Right now I am not really playing a role in politics. But in the future I will be able to vote. Other than that I do not think that i will play a big role in politics, nor would I like to.
Political ads normally just bash their opponents. But sometimes they do tell you what they want to change/do while they are in office. So political ads can be helpful at times. I do not really pay that much attention to the candidates, so I cant really say which ones I like or dislike.
What role do you feel that you will play in politics and government in the future? What ways are you participating currently?
Right now I am not really playing a role in politics. But in the future I will be able to vote. Other than that I do not think that i will play a big role in politics, nor would I like to.
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