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Ten Questions: NSA wiretapping debate, Google plays by China's rules

(CNN Student News) -- January 26, 2006

Answer the following questions about today's featured news stories. Write your answers in the space provided.

1. What program did President George W. Bush secretly authorize shortly after the September 11 attacks?

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2. Why is this program controversial?

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3. How has Bush responded to his critics?

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4. What are your thoughts regarding President Bush's decision to enact the program?

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5. In what election did Palestinians participate yesterday?

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6. What two main political parties grabbed most of the votes? When were these parties established? According to the segment, what are some of the key differences between these groups?

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7. Do you think that the results of this election could impact the Israeli-Palestinian peace process? Explain.

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8. What is China's form of government? What American company is launching a China-based search engine?

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9. With what restrictions has this company agreed to comply in order to do business in China? Do you support the company's decision to do business in China? Why or why not?

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10. In your opinion, how might having limited access to information impact citizens hoping to compete in a global marketplace?

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