CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- May 20, 2008

1. In what U.S. state is Everglades National Park located? What are some of the park's unique features?

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2. According to the segment: What damage have recent wildfires caused in the Everglades? What challenges do firefighters face in terms of combating the fires?

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3. Why do you think that it's important to save the Everglades?

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4. According to the program, how is China honoring the victims of the country's recent earthquake? Do you think that it's important to have a period of mourning following a major disaster? State your rationale.

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5. According to the report, how do Sens. Barack Obama's and John McCain's views on dealing with Iran differ? Which candidate's approach makes the most sense to you, and why?

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6. In your opinion, where does this foreign policy issue rank in terms of importance to other U.S. presidential campaign issues?

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7. What is a treaty? What branch of the U.S. government has the power to make a treaty? Why do you think that the framers of the Constitution gave the Senate the power to ratify treaties?

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8. What is the "Learn & Earn" program? According to the report, why is this program controversial?

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9. How did the students featured in the segment view their experiences in the "Learn & Earn" program?

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10. What is your opinion of this program? Do you think that your school should offer a similar program? Why or why not?

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