CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- November 3, 2008

1. In your opinion, how important is voting to the democratic process? Give an example to support your view.

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2. How many U.S. states offer early voting for the U.S. presidential election? According to the program, what are some of the different locations where early voters can cast their ballots in the upcoming U.S. presidential election? Can you think of other ways to streamline the process of voting for the U.S. presidency? If so, what are they?

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3. How do you think that the Founding Fathers might view the current U.S. presidential race and the modern voting process?

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4. Why do you think that some Americans choose to vote early? In your view, what are some of the potential pros and cons of early voting for voters and the U.S. presidential candidates?

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5. According to the program: What controversial attacks recently took place in Syria and Pakistan? What were the suspected objectives of these alleged attacks?

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6. What damage did the recent strikes in Pakistan cause? How has Pakistan responded to these attacks?

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7. What is your view of the suspected U.S. strikes? If you were advising U.S. officials, what action, if any, would you suggest that the U.S. take with regard to Syria and Pakistan at this point in time?

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8. According to the report, what are the pros and cons of eating chocolate treats versus chewy, sugary types of candy? Do you have a favorite type of candy? If so, what is it?

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9. Are there other types of treats besides candy that you think kids might like to get on Halloween? If so, what are they?

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10. If you were a parent, would you limit the amount of Halloween candy that your children could eat? Why or why not? If so, what limits would you set? What would you have your children do with their leftover Halloween candy?

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