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What does citizenship mean to you?

Citizenship to me is very important. I feel that all citizens should have a proper understanding of the Constitution. I will explain Citizens rights to them.

What are the rights and responsibilities of Americans in regard to

citizenship? Does the United States government help or harm those

rights and responsibilities?

Americans Responsibilities in regard to citizenship include supporting and defending the Constitution, to stay informed of the issues affecting your community, respect and obey laws, respect others, participate in you community, pay taxes, etc. I don't believe that the US government harms those responsibilities or rights.

Why should young adults participate in political life? How will you encourage

young adults to register to vote and stay informed / attentive about public

issues?

Young adults should participate in political life because it is important for them to be just as informed as older adults. I will encourage then to vote and stay informed by presenting information in a way that makes sense to everyone.

What are the differences in the rights of citizens at the federal level and at the

state level? Should the system stay this way?

There are differences between the rights of citizens at a federal level and a state level. At a federal level citizens are expected to know more about the government then at a state level. I feel that the system should stay this way because to me it makes sense.

I believe that there should not be a difference between natural born citizens and naturalized citizens. Yes the naturalized citizens should still do their fair share to become US citizens, but once they are citizens they should not be treated differently. In some ways non-citizens are reported for most crimes and US disturbances.

What is the process for immigrants to the United States to become

citizens? What are the criteria to become a citizen?

Immigrants are required to take a citizenship test to become a US citizen. The criteria to become a US citizen includes holding a green card least 5 years, be 18 or older, living in a state for a least 3 months, be able to read, write, and speak English, etc.

What is your stance on illegal immigration? What reform efforts would

you put forth if reelected?

Illegal immigration is an issue and I feel that more security should be appointed to the borders. If I was reelected I would create more security around the border.

Tell us your thoughts on labor unions. Are you for or against them?

I am for labor unions because they do many things to help those in poor working conditions. They also help those who do not get paid fairly. I feel they do many positive things for our country.

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What are your views on freedom of the press when it comes to

campaigning? Do the media help or harm your campaign?

Government

How will the right to privacy influence your policy making in regards to

national security?

My view on freedom of the press is very broad. The press can either cause harm or not cause harm. I feel it depends on the way we react to it as well. I feel that if I am honest at all times and voice my opinion that the media will help my campaign. If I am not honest and do not stick to my words then of course the media harm my campaign.

Privacy is very important to me, but I also want to be very open with our country if I am elected. National security does an amazing job keeping our nation safe. I feel that this policy needs no changing.

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Referencing the 4th through 8th Amendments, what are the rights of the

accused? Are these rights still relevant 200+ years after they were

written; why or why not?

When an individual is arrested and charged with a crime, he or she is guaranteed a variety of rights aimed at insuring that the legal proceedings which follow will be fair. People used to be falsely accused of crimes and convicted to an unfair trial. Amendments 4-8 now protect Americans to ensure those who committed the crime do the time and those who are innocent do not. These rights are still relevant but they have changed and expanded to ensure these equalities.

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• "Congress for Kids: [Citizenship]: What Does It Take to Become a U.S. Citizen?" Congress for Kids: [Citizenship]: What Does It Take to Become a U.S. Citizen? N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Aug. 2014. <http://www.congressforkids.net/citizenship_1_whatdoesittake.htm>.
• "Path to U.S. Citizenship." Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Aug. 2014. <http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/path-us-citizenship>.
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How does public opinion influence your decision-making related to public policy? How

important is public opinion to you?

How does your political party (Republican) influence and determine your public

agenda?

The public opinion has a huge effect on my decision making of my political party. I chose Republican because I believe it is the best party to make positive changes to our country.

Public opinion is very important to me. Without the public opinion for me I have no way to become President and make positive changes.

My political party influences and determines my public agenda in many ways. Back in the 1850's republican opposed slavery. Abraham Lincoln was a Republican and in my opinion he made some of the biggest positive changes for our country. As a Republican I favor lower taxes and less government spending on social programs. I also believe that the Federal government should not play such a large role in peoples lives.

"Thank you all for coming out today, it means a lot to me. To kick it all of today lets talk about why you should vote for me. Well for starters I am a republican and I agree with lower taxes. Lower taxes in my opinion is a great idea and for those of you who have a low income I know that sounds great to you too. I feel that if we as Americans set goals, stick to them, and achieve them that there is nothing we cannot do. I would also like to talk about political and social participation. Participating in events like elections is a great way to stay actively involved in government and politics. It is also an important part of being an active citizen. You all can participate in the political process in many ways. One way being voting in this election. Another way is just being a good citizen and helping the ones around you, or picking up garbage in your community. Every little bit counts. You do not have to know everything about politics to participate in these political processes. Positive impacts can be made by anyone at anytime. When there is civil disobedience it makes be realize that I need to address the importance of the constitution to everyone. I need to prove to you all how lucky you are to be granted all the rights that you have. I believe that the qualities of a leader include someone who tells the truth, someone who practices what they preach, and especially someone who can help our nation. I have worked very hard and feel that I have met those qualities. Honesty if the best policy!

Part 2

What do you say to your team about the negative comments? How does television

influence public perception? You think back to the Kennedy debate with Nixon back in

1960. What can you learn from how Kennedy and Nixon debated to help you with your

next television interview? Would the social media frenzy have been different if the

interview was only on the radio?

How do you feel about campaign reform? Is it necessary; why or why not?

Should there be a differentiation between natural born citizens and

naturalized citizens in the United States? How do non-citizens affect the

general make up of America?

When negative comments are said I usually see it as a challenge. A challenge to prove myself to this country. Television can have both a positive and negative influence to the public's perception. Looking back at the Kennedy and Nixon interview, I learned that when I am presenting on television I will always speak honestly. Honesty is the best policy. I feel that the social media frenzy would have been a bit different. Only because on television you are able to see peoples reactions to one another.

Campaign reform to me is important. I believe that the amount of money spent on campaigns should be reasonable. When I say reasonable I mean set a budget and stick to it. I believe in setting goals and achieving them. I believe it is necessary because the change of setting a budget is important.