CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- March 25, 2008

1. From what European nation did the Olympic torch begin its global tour? What will be the ultimate destination of the Olympic flame?

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2. According to the program, what are some of the reasons why China is currently the focus of international controversy?

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3. What are your views on China hosting the 2008 Summer Games?

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4. Under what circumstances, if any, do you think that the U.S. should boycott the 2008 Games?

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5. According to the program: How many U.S. military personnel have died in the war in Iraq? How has the war impacted Iraqi citizens?

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6. According to Gen. David Petraeus, what is the current status of violent attacks in Iraq?

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7. What is your opinion about the war in Iraq? Has your opinion of the war changed since it began? On what information do you base your opinions?

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8. According to the report: Who is credited with creating the modern Democratic and Republican Parties? What are some of the major differences between these two parties?

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9. With what U.S. political party do you most closely associate, and why?

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10. In your opinion, what role do political parties play in a democracy?

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