CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- November 13, 2008

1. According to the program, how is the current economic crisis impacting the big three U.S. automakers: GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler?

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2. In the segment, CNN's Gary Tuchman refers to the U.S. auto industry as "an industry that is the backbone of the U.S. economy." What do you think that he means? In your view, how might a collapse of the U.S. auto industry impact the economy and American citizens?

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3. According to the program, what are some of the arguments for and against having the U.S. federal government subsidize GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler so that they don't go under? Which of the arguments presented makes the most sense to you, and why? Do you think that the U.S. government should provide financial assistance to these three automakers? State your rationale.

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4. Who is Henry Paulson? What change did Paulson announce to the U.S. government's financial bailout program? According to CNNMoney.com's Tami Luhby, why should consumers care about this change? What are your thoughts regarding the change?

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5. How many justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court? Who is the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? What decision did the Court make yesterday regarding the U.S. Navy's use of sonar? What is your opinion of this decision?

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6. According to the report, what is the suspected cause of two recent school collapses in Haiti? What are your thoughts regarding these two incidents? In your view, what action might the Haitian government take to prevent similar collapses?

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7. In how many U.S. states is it illegal to text while driving? According to the report, why does the American Medical Association want to make texting while driving illegal throughout the U.S.?

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8. Do you think that texting while driving is a public health issue? Why or why not?

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9. According to the study mentioned in the segment, what percentage of teen drivers admit to texting while driving? Are you surprised by this finding? Explain. Do you think that this report will compel teens to stop texting while driving? Why or why not? Do you think that they would stop texting while driving if it were illegal? State your rationale.

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10. In your opinion, should texting while driving be outlawed throughout the U.S.? Why or why not?

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