CNN Student News: Ten Questions

January 2nd, 2008 posted by admin

(CNN Student News) — January 3, 2008

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2. What are the differences between Iowa’s Democratic and Republican caucuses? If you were an Iowa voter, which of these systems would you prefer and why?

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3. Do you think that caucuses effectively express the will of the voters? Why or why not?

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4. What milestone did the cost of oil reach yesterday?

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5. According to the segment, why do some groups think that the rising cost of oil could be a positive thing?

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6. In your view, what, if anything, might governments do to encourage people to use less fuel?

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7. Do you think that the rising cost of oil will impact your life? If so, how? If not, why not?

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8. What smoking-related law went into effect in France yesterday?

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9. Do you think that this new law will impact the country’s bar and restaurant owners? If so, how? If not, why not?

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10. What are your thoughts and feelings regarding smoking in public places?

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