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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 26-November 1, 2015

[fblike] 1. Does Great Britain need to become more active in global affairs? 2. Are term limits needed to ensure an effective democratic system of governance? 3. Will the TPP go into effect within the next five years? 4. Was … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 26-November 1, 2015

[fblike] 1. Can Paul Ryan become a more effective Speaker than John Boehner? 2. Would a Jim Webb independent bid for the presidency make the GOP’s presidential path to victory more complicated? 3. Is California ready for El Nino? 4. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 19-25, 2015

[fblike] 1. Did President Obama make the right decision regarding American troops in Afghanistan? 2. Should the U.S. rethink birthright citizenship? 3. Is a genuine marketplace for health insurance possible? 4. Will 2016 be a “rage election”? 5. Would a … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 19-25, 2015

[fblike] 1. How should Saudi Arabia deal with low oil prices? 2. Should Mexico cease using its soldiers as police? 3. What fiscal reforms should the Chinese government enact? 4. Should Pakistan place limits on its nuclear program? 5. Will … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 12-18, 2015

[fblike] 1. Is the Syrian Civil War a threat to Israeli security? 2. How should India handle its energy crisis? 3. Will economic problems bring down Stephen Harper? 4. Has Russia replaced the U.S. as the leader of the global … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 12-18, 2015

[fblike] 1. Will the U.S. Senate ratify the TPP? 2. Should daily fantasy sports games for money be prohibited? 3. Is Los Angeles prepared for the next big earthquake? 4. Should illegal immigrant students be allowed to pay in-state tuition … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 5-11, 2015

[fblike] 1. Will President Obama veto the National Defense Authorization Act? 2. How can more physicians be encouraged to adopt e-health records? 3. Should the U.S. make a manned Mars mission a priority? 4. How many Supreme Court justices will … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 5-11, 2015

[fblike] 1. Will climate change produce the next refugee crisis? 2. Is trade the new “great game” of the world’s major powers? 3. Will the easing of the U.S. embargo actually prove damaging to the Cuban economy? 4. Has Hezbollah … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 28-October 4, 2015

[fblike] 1. What is the most important Sustainable Development Goal? 2. How should international debt forgiveness be implemented? 3. What are the international implications of Iran desiring to take Saudi Arabia to court over hajj deaths? 4. How can Volkswagen … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 28-October 4, 2015

[fblike] 1. Is containment the best way for the U.S. to defeat ISIS? 2. Should colleges stop accepting the ACT and SAT for admission? 3. Can states constitutionally provide lethal injection drugs to other states? 4. Who is the “values” … Continue reading

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