1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. What problem do Pennsylvania counties have in complying with Gov. Wolf’s directive?

3. a) In what two ways will voting machines that provide paper backup improve voting?
b) How did Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres explain the importance of Gov. Wolf’s directive?

4. A directive is an official instruction or order.
a) What does Gov. Wolf’s directive require?
b) What two things doesn’t Gov. Wolf’s directive do?

5. a) What are direct-recording electronic machines?
b) How many states use these types of machines?
c) What is the problem with these voting machines?

6. Most Pennsylvania counties replaced their machines 10 years ago with money from the federal government. County governments are now asking for state and federal funds. Government funding all comes from your tax dollars. Who do you think should pay for the machines? Explain your answer.

7. How important do you think it is for every state, county and municipality to use voting machines that have a paper record? Explain your answer.