CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- September 4, 2008

1. In what city is the Republican National Convention taking place? What were some of yesterday's highlights from the convention?

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2. Who is Sarah Palin and what message did she deliver last night at the Republican Convention?

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3. According to the report, what are some of Palin's positions on key political issues? What are you views on these issues?

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4. Based on the information in the report, why do you think that Sen. John McCain chose Palin as his running mate?

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5. If you were in McCain's shoes, would you have made the same choice? State your rationale.

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6. Who was the first woman to be a U.S. vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket? To what extent, if any, do you think that gender matters in a vice presidential race?

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7. In your view, what do you think that demonstrators hope to achieve by protesting at national political conventions? Do you think that people should be allowed to protest at these conventions? State your rationale.

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8. How has President George W. Bush responded to Hurricane Gustav? Do you think that it is important for the president to tour the areas that were devastated by this storm? Why or why not?

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9. What is the status of Tropical Storm Hanna? What predictions have forecasters made about the severity of this storm?

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10. If a natural disaster occurs in the U.S., what action do state officials take to obtain help from the federal government? What is FEMA and what role does it play in this process?

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