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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 25-31, 2016

[fblike] 1. Does the U.S. need to fix the way it deals with Haiti? 2. What is the significance of Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump? 3. Will the Supreme Court void President Obama’s executive action on suspending the deportation … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 25-31, 2016

[fblike] 1. Are fiscal or monetary problems a bigger threat to the Brazilian economy? 2. Is the ECB hampering Italy’s plans for economic reform? 3. Are economic problems aggravating racial tensions in South Africa? 4. Have Western sanctions against Russia … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 18-24, 2016

[fblike] 1. Can Mexico win its drug war if it cooperates more closely with the United States? 2. What does Israel’s clampdown on Jewish terrorism mean for Israel-Arab relations? 3. Should Great Britain renew the Tirdent submarine program? 4. How … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 18-24, 2016

[fblike] 1. How much credit does President Obama deserve for low gas prices? 2. Would the nomination of Bernie Sanders as the Democratic presidential nominee hurt Democrats in congressional races? 3. Should the RNC eliminate future “undercard” presidential debates? 4. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 11-17, 2016

[fblike] 1. Would Donald Trump or Ted Cruz be a better general election candidate for the GOP? 2. Why are more young adults not signing up for the ACA? 3. What issue should President Obama focus on during his last … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 11-17, 2016

[fblike] 1. What would be the biggest global consequence of a Brexit? 2. How will the Cologne attacks affect Angela Merkel’s position on migrants? 3. Should Saudi Arabia list part of Saudi Aramco? 4. Will Spain end up holding new … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 4-10, 2016

[fblike] 1. Will Italian voters approve Matteo Renzi’s constitutional reforms in October? 2. Has Pope Francis responded poorly to the Vatileaks scandal? 3. Will low oil prices produce significant social discontent in Saudi Arabia? 4. Has Nigeria “technically won” its … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 4-10, 2016

[fblike] 1. If Hillary Clinton were to lose Iowa and New Hampshire would she stand a significant chance of losing the Democratic presidential nomination? 2. What steps can the federal government take to better fight cyber crime? 3. Are fears … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of December 28, 2015-January 3, 2016

[fblike] 1. How cautious should schools be when deciding to close over a terror threat? 2. Should more states restore voting rights to convicted felons? 3. How many more GOP presidential candidates will drop out before the Iowa caucuses? 4. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of December 28, 2015-January 3, 2016

[fblike] 1. Is Mongolia’s economy turning the corner? 2. Which nation should be the “country of the year” for 2015? 3. Will Ukraine’s economic problems strengthen the nation’s pro-Russian forces? 4. How can poorer nations prevent “brain drain”? 5. Should … Continue reading

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