CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- January 28, 2008

1. Which U.S. presidential candidate won Saturday's South Carolina Democratic primary? Were you surprised by the results of this contest? Why or why not?

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2. When are the 2008 Florida presidential primaries taking place? Which Republican candidates are still in the running for their party's nomination?

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3. Why won't the results of the 2008 Florida Democratic primary count toward the party's nomination? Do you think that this will impact the outcome of the 2008 presidential election? If so, how? If not, why not?

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4. What is Super Tuesday?

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5. Do you think that the order in which U.S. states hold their primaries affects the outcome of the presidential race? State your rationale.

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6. In your view, is the current primary system the best way to determine U.S. presidential candidates? Why or why not? If not, what might be a better approach?

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7. What type of school program is featured in today's show? According to the report, why is the program controversial?

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8. 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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9. According to the report: Why have thousands of Palestinians flooded into Egypt from Gaza during the last week? What problems is Egypt facing as a result of this influx?

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10. In your opinion, how should Egyptian and Palestinian leaders address this situation?

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