Ten Questions: New Hampshire hosts GOP debate, Security beefed up for G8 summit

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(CNN Student News) -- June 6, 2007

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

1. What does the term GOP mean? According to the program, what topics and issues were discussed in last night's GOP presidential debate?

2. If you watched the debate: Which candidate(s) do you think appeared "most presidential"? State your rationale.

3. If you were moderating this week's presidential debates, what questions might you have asked the candidates, and why?

4. Who was Gerald Ford? According to the report, what were some of the highlights of his political career? What are your thoughts regarding Mr. Ford and his passing?

5. What is the Group of Eight (G8) summit? According to the program, what security measures are being put in place for this year's G8 summit, and why?

6. Do you think that violence is an appropriate or effective means of protest? Why or why not?

7. Can you think of other methods that G8 protesters might use to demonstrate their feelings of anger or discontent?

8. Who is Caisha Gales, and why didn't she receive her high school diploma?

9. According to the segment, why did her school district adopt a zero tolerance approach to graduation ceremonies?

10. What are your thoughts and feelings regarding this policy? Do you think that it is fair? Why or why not?

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