Ch. 7 Quiz

1. Explain the difference between hard and soft money:
Hard money comes from fundraising and soft money come from donations.
2. What is the electoral process and is this something that you agree or disagree with and why?
The electoral process involves nominating, primary election, and then the final election. I agree with it because it has been working for America.
3. What is the difference between a closed and open primary?
A closed primary is where only members of the party that is having the primary are allowed to vote and an open primary is where anyone can vote.
4. Explain what absentee voting is and what the positives and negative may be with regards to it:
Absentee voting is when a person has a ballot that they send in through the mail rather then going to the voting station to vote.
5. What changes to your see in the way we run elections ten years from now?
I think that there will be more and better ways to electronically vote and possibly we might just be able to vote online and not have to leave our homes.
6. Explain your views on money and elections with regards the amount of money that is spent:
I think that way too much money is spent on elections because the candidates use tons of resources to get their name out there so people know about them and its just over done.
7. Go to cnn.com or foxnews.com and find an article dealing with the election process.  Post the article in your blog and provide your viewpoints pertaining to the article.

'SIOUX FALLS – Rep.-elect Kristi Noem today announced the appointment of Joshua Shields to serve as her Communications Director in her congressional office in Washington, DC.

“Communicating my positions on the issues and details about the work done on behalf of South Dakotans is an important job; Joshua has the background and experience to ensure it is done effectively.  Joshua was a key part of our campaign and I am glad to have him continue on our team,” said Noem.

“I am honored to serve Rep.-elect Noem, and the people of South Dakota, in this new role.  I look forward to helping inform South Dakotans of the great work Rep.-elect Noem will do for our state,” said Shields.

Shields, originally from Rapid City, most recently served as Noem’s Campaign Manager.  Previously Shields worked on Senator John Thune’s 2002 and 2004 U.S. Senate Campaigns and in his U.S. Senate office in Washington, DC as a Legislative Assistant.  Shields also worked as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi and as a press aide for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions.  Shields got his start in government and politics as a summer intern in 2001 for then-Congressman John Thune while attending Gordon College.'

He sounds like he should do a good job and focus on his job.