When (if ever) is it okay for the government to keep secrets?

I think that it is perfectly fine for the government to keep some secrets from society. I understand that they would do this because the government does not want classified information to get into the wrong hands and have a threat to our national security. However, if the government is hiding something that could affect me and the rest of the country greatly I would like to know about it.

Do you think Obama’s Presidency will help or harm each party?

At this point, I am not really positive what Obama's presidency will do to each party because both parties do not seem to be pleased with what he has done. I do believe he is trying to get our country in a better spot, but seems to take the wrong approach sometimes. A lot of people are not pleased with him right now, but that does not mean all people have to do is bash him. I think that since for the time being he is our president, we need to do our best to support him.

Should a person be required to take a literacy test to register?

I do not think that a person should have to take a literacy test to register because being able to read has nothing to do with having a certain stance on something and wishing to make a difference by voting for something ther believe in. Just because someone is unable to read or write, does not mean that they are incapable in contributing ideas and votes to this country.

Party system

I think the two party system is good for America because it presents beliefs and allows people to either agree or disagree and choose the side which they need to support. However no American can ever fully agree with all the beliefs with one side or the other which always seems to lead to people in our country being unhappy with those in political offices.

pg. 84 #1 & 2

1. I think that my political views have been shaped a lot by my parents, who are both conservative. Both of my parents are involved in business, which I think contributes a lot to their political views and their views of what is going on in our country today.
2. Where I live definately has the greatest effect on my political attitudes. I am originally from the central valley which is known to be very conservative, and I agree with almost all of conservative views.

1. I do not believe that all Americans should receive free health care, but I do think that the government should pay for some parts of the citizens' healthcare due to the number of taxes our society pays each year. I just don't think that people who don't do anything should receive free health care. Health care is one of the many priveleges we have in America and I believe we should work for that privelege.