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<br>Eighth Homework

<br>Eighth Homework

5. Which do you prefer: open or closed primaries?  Why?

5. Which do you prefer: open or closed primaries?  Why?

6. Individuals cannot contribute more than $2000 to someone else’s campaign, but can spend as much money as he likes on his own campaign.  For example, New York City Mayor Bloomberg spent over $25 million of his own wealth to become mayor of New York City.  Should someone be able to spent unlimited amounts of his own money to win?  Explain briefly.

6. Individuals cannot contribute more than $2000 to someone else’s campaign, but can spend as much money as he likes on his own campaign.  For example, New York City Mayor Bloomberg spent over $25 million of his own wealth to become mayor of [[New York City]].  Should someone be able to spent unlimited amounts of his own money to win?  Explain briefly.

7. In a few sentences or less, explain the difference between hard and soft money in campaigns.

7. In a few sentences or less, explain the difference between hard and soft money in campaigns.