CNN-Senate Pass Controversial Tax Cut Bill
I think that it is good that the Government is thinking about the lower class and trying to make taxes easier on them. But it also seems that with this estate tax it could hurt small-business owners from passing down family businesses. I think that they need to quickly come up with the best plan to make sure the country doesn't go into more debt and do what is best for the good of the people.
Fox News-Government May Shut Down Amid Stand-Off on Pork-Filled Spending Bill
I think that Sen. John McCain was right when he said there needed to be a change in Washington, because all the latest polling says that people are tired of the way things are. If our country is in so much debt how can there be so many little projects getting so much money. Where does this 8 billion dollars for "pet projects" come from. I think that the government needs to start changing the way it is doing things because obviously it hasn't been working.
MSNBC-The Senate's War Over Christmas
I think that it is Senates fault for stalling and taking so much time to put themselves in this situation. I agree that many people work on Christmas and that we pay for them to do their jobs. When they signed up to be Senators they knew that they were going to have to give things up. On the other hand I understand wanting to be home for Christmas and be with their families. If they pass this bill just to get it over with and get home for Christmas that is the wrong thing to do. They need to take just as much time as they would if it wasn't the week of Christmas.
CBS News-Tax Cut Deal Divides Potential 2012 GOP Contenders
I think that all Senators are doing what they think is right for the country and I personally don't have a side because I don't fully understand the bill. I see that both sides say that the taxes will be raised if their way doesn't win. I also noticed it said that in the end its anticipated to cost $900 billion so I wonder where this will come from without raising taxes. I just hope they make the right decision to better the country.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Legislative Preview & How a bill becomes a law
Before today I didn't have very much knowledge about how a bill becomes a law or about the legislative process. I knew that bills had to go through the Senate, House of Representatives, and Governor before it becomes a law. I also knew that the Governor could veto a bill. I didn't know that once it was vetoed that it had such a good chance of still becoming a law. I now see how our country is run by many people, and just because we have a President or Governor doesn't mean they will decide what laws and bills are made. I also didn't realize that there were different commitees that had specific areas that they concentrate on.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Quiz Chapter 7
1. Explain the difference between hard and soft money:
Hard money is given to a certain candidate and it has limits. Soft money is given to a party such as Democratic or Republican and there aren't limits on soft money.
2. What is the electoral process and is this something that you agree or disagree with and why?
The electoral process is that we nominate candidates then have a primary election. The candidates that win the primary election go on and if they win the real election they serve for a certain number of years. I agree with it because with out a nomination process and voting by the people our country wouldn't really be for the people. It also helps us pick the candidate we believe will do the best job.
3. What is the difference between a closed and open primary?
A closed primary is a primary election where only people of the party that is being voted on can vote. An open primary is a primary election where anyone can vote on either party.
4. Explain what absentee voting is and what the positives and negative may be with regards to it:
Absentee voting is voting before the election and it is a ballot that is mailed in. Most people use absentee voting if they can't make it to the polls on election day. The positives of absentee voting are that it gets more people to vote because it is another option. Negatives to absentee voting are that there could possibly be tampering or other ways of messing with the voting process.
5. What changes to your see in the way we run elections ten years from now?
I think that 10 years from now everything will be done electronicly. The machines used will be more tamper proof and possibly just be your own computer at home. It will make voting more efficient and easier.
6. Explain your views on money and elections with regards the amount of money that is spent:
I think that money is important to an election because without advertisements people wouldn't have a good way of knowing who their voting for. But I don't agree with the negative ads people use. I think there should be a cap on how much money a candidate is allowed to spend.
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.
Election officials say Thursday that Brown fell 18 votes short of Damrow in the recount for the 84th state House district covering Huron and Tuscola counties. Election officials said some precincts could not be recounted mainly because of problems related to sealing containers holding ballots.
Brown said the recount will provide opportunities to improve the election process related to how ballots are handled.
Official election results certified earlier this month had Damrow winning by 30 votes before the recount.
More than 30,000 votes were cast in the race.
Brown was among the Democratic incumbents swept out of office by a strong Republican showing in the 2010 election.
I think that this article shows that the election process isn't perfect, but I don't think that there is a way that it will be perfect. This shows that there are ways to make sure the true winner wins and that people are trying to improve the process.
Hard money is given to a certain candidate and it has limits. Soft money is given to a party such as Democratic or Republican and there aren't limits on soft money.
2. What is the electoral process and is this something that you agree or disagree with and why?
The electoral process is that we nominate candidates then have a primary election. The candidates that win the primary election go on and if they win the real election they serve for a certain number of years. I agree with it because with out a nomination process and voting by the people our country wouldn't really be for the people. It also helps us pick the candidate we believe will do the best job.
3. What is the difference between a closed and open primary?
A closed primary is a primary election where only people of the party that is being voted on can vote. An open primary is a primary election where anyone can vote on either party.
4. Explain what absentee voting is and what the positives and negative may be with regards to it:
Absentee voting is voting before the election and it is a ballot that is mailed in. Most people use absentee voting if they can't make it to the polls on election day. The positives of absentee voting are that it gets more people to vote because it is another option. Negatives to absentee voting are that there could possibly be tampering or other ways of messing with the voting process.
5. What changes to your see in the way we run elections ten years from now?
I think that 10 years from now everything will be done electronicly. The machines used will be more tamper proof and possibly just be your own computer at home. It will make voting more efficient and easier.
6. Explain your views on money and elections with regards the amount of money that is spent:
I think that money is important to an election because without advertisements people wouldn't have a good way of knowing who their voting for. But I don't agree with the negative ads people use. I think there should be a cap on how much money a candidate is allowed to spend.
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.
LANSING, Mich. —
A recount has upheld Republican Kurt Damrow's narrow victory over Democratic state Rep. Terry Brown of Pigeon in last month's election. Election officials say Thursday that Brown fell 18 votes short of Damrow in the recount for the 84th state House district covering Huron and Tuscola counties. Election officials said some precincts could not be recounted mainly because of problems related to sealing containers holding ballots.
Brown said the recount will provide opportunities to improve the election process related to how ballots are handled.
Official election results certified earlier this month had Damrow winning by 30 votes before the recount.
More than 30,000 votes were cast in the race.
Brown was among the Democratic incumbents swept out of office by a strong Republican showing in the 2010 election.
I think that this article shows that the election process isn't perfect, but I don't think that there is a way that it will be perfect. This shows that there are ways to make sure the true winner wins and that people are trying to improve the process.
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