Category Archives: U.S. Extemp

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 2-8, 2023

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Logan Scisco

1. Is Amazon a monopoly? 2. Will President Biden’s participation in the UAW strike rally working class voters to his re-election bid? 3. How can the FBI restore its credibility with the American public? 4. Should there be federal legislation … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 25-October 1, 2023

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Logan Scisco

1. If President Biden were to end his re-election bid, who would become the Democratic frontrunner for 2024? 2. How should the Federal Reserve react to growing oil prices? 3. Is the U.S. federal government too big or not big … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 18-24, 2023

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Logan Scisco

1. Will the Department of Justice’s anti-trust lawsuit against Google lead to Google’s breakup? 2. Should all U.S. states abolish cash bail? 3. Will Kevin McCarthy still be Speaker of House in 2024? 4. Did the Biden administration make a … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 11-17, 2023

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Logan Scisco

1. Does President Biden remain the best Democratic candidate that can defeat former President Trump? 2. Should small towns abolish their police forces? 3. How can Elon Musk rebuild X’s ad revenue streams? 4. Should a high price tag discourage … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 4-10, 2023

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Logan Scisco

Note: The first Extemp Central news quiz of the 2023-2024 competitive year will be posted on Tuesday evening! 1. Is Nikki Haley becoming the candidate anti-Trump forces should rally behind? 2. Will President Biden’s foreign policy be an asset or … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 28-September 3, 2023

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Logan Scisco

1. Will high gas prices drive the U.S. economy into recession? 2. Is it wise for GOP presidential candidates to support a national abortion ban? 3. Will the BG.5. COVID variant cause a resumption of mask mandates across the country? … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 21-27, 2023

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Logan Scisco

1. Will mortgage rates continue to climb by the end of the year? 2. Why does former President Trump lead GOP polls despite his legal woes? 3. How can cities best turn vacant lots into new housing? 4. Should U.S. … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 14-20, 2023

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Logan Scisco

1. Should Glenn Youngkin enter the 2024 Republican primary? 2. How much of a threat are legal proceedings against Hunter Biden to President Biden’s re-election bid? 3. If Iran were to successfully test a nuclear weapon, how should the U.S. … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 7-13, 2023

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Logan Scisco

Note: These are the first extemp questions for the 2023-2024 school year. Throughout August, the primary content that will appear here will be questions. We will also be updating the tournament calendar, updating state champion lists, and doing other maintenance. … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 5-11, 2023

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Logan Scisco

Note: These will be the last extemp questions of the 2022-2023 season. New questions will be released during the first week of August. A CFL recap and new National Points Race standings will be released later this week when AP … Continue reading →

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