CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- November 4, 2008

1. According to the report, why does Election Day always fall on a Tuesday in the U.S.?

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2. Who is Steve Israel? What change does he want to make to Election Day, and why? Why are some people opposed to Rep. Israel's proposal?

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3. What is your opinion of Rep. Israel's proposal? Do you think that the voting process for the U.S. presidency should be changed to enhance voter turnout? Why or why not? If so, what changes should be made?

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4. What is a deficit? According to the segment, what kind of budget deficit will the next U.S. president inherit?

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5. What is the current amount of the U.S. national debt? Do you think that the U.S. government should make paying down the national debt a priority? State your rationale.

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6. Why do you think that many presidential candidates promise to cut taxes or not to increase them?

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7. If you were a presidential candidate, what promises would you be most intent on keeping, and why?

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8. What cuts is Circuit City making in response to the current financial crisis? Can you think of other businesses that are experiencing the ripple effects of the financial crisis? Explain.

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9. How did Detective J.D. Maney come to choose Rezadu as his canine partner? What are some of Rezadu's law enforcement responsibilities? Can you think of other ways that working dogs assist people?

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10. If you were going to get a dog, would you consider adopting one from a pound? Why or why not?

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