Over the past several decades, some states have introduced policies that make it easier to vote (e.g. mail-in ballots), whereas others have implemented
restrictions (e.g. requiring photo ID to vote). In general, which type of policies do you support? Why?
Twenty-seven US states, including California, have some form of direct democracy, where citizens vote directly on policy. There are many proponents and
critics of this process; do you think it is beneficial or harmful to allow citizens to vote directly on policy, rather than their views being represented by
elected officials?
With $6.8 billion spent in 2016 in federal elections, many often decry the large amount of money spent in American electoral campaigns. Do you believe this is
a problem? Why or why not? What could be done about it, if so?
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