CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- September 17, 2007

1. According to the segment, what incidents took place last year at Jena High School in Louisiana?

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2. What charges were brought against Mychal Bell? Why is his case controversial? What is the status of Bell's conviction?

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3. Under what circumstances, if any, do you think that a minor should be charged as an adult?

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4. According to the program, what is the focus of Rev. Al Sharpton's upcoming rally? What do you think that the rally organizers and participants hope to achieve?

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5. What are your thoughts and feelings about this story?

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6. What is a constitution? In your opinion, what is the role of a constitution in a political system?

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7. What are the three branches of the U.S. government? Why do you think that the Founding Fathers chose to establish these three branches of government in the Constitution?

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8. Can you think of ways that the U.S. Constitution is being put into action today?

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9. According to the program, why is Interstate Bakeries pulling Wonder Bread off the shelves in Southern California?

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10. Can you think of other examples of how consumer knowledge about diet and nutrition has impacted the marketplace in recent years? Explain.

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