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.
