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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 4-10, 2018

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Note:  Due to NSDA Nationals next week, this will be the last set of practice questions until the first week of August.

HOTtopics1. If the Democrats win the midterm elections, who would get the biggest political boost from the triumph?
2. Should more U.S. schools examine alternatives to suspension?
3. If one more state ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment, would it become the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution?
4. Should the U.S. deploy an anti-missile system in Germany?
5. Will Medicaid expansion undermine state budgets in 2020?
6. Should cities have the legal right to take custody of homeless peoples?
7. What is behind President Trump’s recent “pardon spree”?
8. How should the U.S. deal with an Iraqi government headed by Muqtada al-Sadr?
9. Should California make alterations to its primary system?
10. Does a U.S. president have the constitutional authority to pardon themselves?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of June 4-10, 2018

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Note:  Due to next week being NSDA Nationals, this will be the last set of extemp practice questions until the first week of August.

HOTtopics1. Is Iran’s continued presence in Syria a threat to Israel’s national security?
2. What role should France play in the EU’s efforts concerning defense cooperation?
3. After the downfall of Mariano Rajoy, should Pedro Sanchez immediately call for new elections?
4. Should OPEC work to maintain the price of oil where it is or try to get it to $100 per barrel?
5. Will the reinstatement of fuel subsidies produce significant harm to Brazil’s long-term economic prospects?
6. How can Taiwan’s government engineer higher levels of economic growth?
7. Should the international community worry about a Syrian-North Korean “axis”?
8. How can Eastern European governments best battle corruption?
9. Why is Modi’s popularity slipping in India’s rural areas?
10. Should Great Britain hold a second Brexit vote?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 28-June 3, 2018

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On May 28, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Would an Italexit pose a bigger threat to the EU’s future than Brexit?
2. What is the significance of Colombia becoming NATO’s first “global partner” from Latin America?
3. Is free trade the key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential?
4. Has the Mercosur trading bloc failed to live up to its potential?
5. How can the international community better combat slavery in modern times?
6. Are Indonesia and the EU headed for a trade war?
7. How can Martin Vinzcarra restore trust in Peru’s public institutions?
8. Is the trial of Diane Rwigara a sign that Rwanda’s political system is growing more intolerant of dissenting views?
9. Are Argentinian criticisms of the IMF valid?
10. Is Spain headed for a snap election?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 28-June 3, 2018

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On May 28, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Was Donald Trump wise to cancel his summit with Kim Jong-un?
2. Should the U.S. enter into new arms control accords with Russia?
3. Did the U.S. win its recent trade spat with China?
4. What regulations should be imposed on e-cigarettes?
5. Is the U.S. economy operating at full employment?
6. Are Trump’s recent moves against Planned Parenthood counterproductive to Republican aims to keep control of Congress in 2018?
7. Will the NFL’s recent anthem policy create more problems for the league?
8. Is MS-13 a significant threat to U.S. national security?
9. Should the “data economy” be regulated at the federal level?
10. Will Stacey Abrams become Georgia’s first black female governor?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 21-27, 2018

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On May 21, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Is support for Israel becoming a wedge issue within the Democratic Party?
2. Should American foreign policy reorient its way away from Europe and more toward an embrace of Asian nations?
3. Is Arne Duncan’s call for a school boycott unwise?
4. Will the “war on terrorism” ever end?
5. In terms of constitutional procedure can Mueller indict Trump?
6. What demands should the U.S. be making in its trade talks with China?
7. Are high gas prices a sign of a robust American economy?
8. What is the best way to prevent the mentally ill from acquiring firearms?
9. Are Republican chances to retain the House in 2018 increasing?
10. Should “regime change” still occupy a prominent place in U.S. foreign policy?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 21-27, 2018

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On May 21, 2018

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HOTtopics1. How should the WHO respond to the latest Ebola outbreak?
2. What effect might the end of the Iranian nucler deal have on Iraq?
3. How can Venezuela’s anti-Maduro opposition become more effective?
4. What steps can the European Union take to be more democratic?
5. How can Zimbabwe’s new leaders create a robust economic recovery?
6. Is Kim Jong-un “playing” Donald Trump?
7. To what degree should China’s political leadership embrace the ideas of Karl Marx?
8. Have global liberals failed to respond to the growth of populist movements around the world over the past decade?
9. Should Turkey sever its diplomatic relations with Israel?
10. Will Brexit cause Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 14-20, 2018

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On May 14, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Should English be the European Union’s lingua franca?
2. Is Singapore the ideal location for a U.S.-North Korean summit?
3. Will the recent Nicaraguan protests lead to Daniel Ortega’s ouster?
4. Why was turnout low in the recent Iraqi elections?
5. Will the U.S. exit of the Iranian nuclear deal lead to greater tensions between European nations and Israel?
6. How might Mexican voters living abroad affect the country’s upcoming presidential election?
7. Is India doing enough to combat water scarcity?
8. Will Irish voters repeal the Eighth Amendment?
9. Should Europe keep the Iranian nuclear deal going?
10. Was the result of Malaysia’s election a boon for democratic politics in Southeast Asia?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 14-20, 2018

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On May 14, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Is the current U.S. military too reliant on computer technology?
2. Should the Trump administration seek a new Iranian nuclear deal after scrapping the old one?
3. What will be John McCain’s political legacy?
4. Will California’s solar panel rules on new homes make housing costs worse?
5. How can the immigration court backlog be alleviated?
6. What role should American universities play in encouraging entrepreneurship?
7. Is a jobs guarantee a flawed idea?
8. How should Trump end his legal standoff with Mueller?
9. Is going farther to the political left a recipe for Democratic success in 2020?
10. Were the results of the West Virginia Republican primary a major setback for Democratic efforts to retake the Senate?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 7-13, 2018

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On May 7, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Are the 2018 midterms Nancy Pelosi’s last stand?
2. Have America’s courts become too politicized?
3. Does Donald Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
4. Is the Mueller investigation hindering the ability of Democrats to express a coherent policy agenda to voters?
5. Should Republican moderates rally around Nikki Haley?
6. Are high housing costs imperiling California’s future?
7. Based on new Israeli revelations, should the U.S. leave the Iran nuclear deal?
8. Are the new unemployment figures a cause for celebration?
9. If Anthony Kennedy retires, who should Trump choose to replace him?
10. Will Nevada’s voters opt to eliminate brothels in 2018?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 7-13, 2018

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On May 7, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Should there be an international ban on human cloning?
2. Could European countries take lessons from Italy’s security services in combating terrorism?
3. Were the recent British council elections a victory for Theresa May’s government?
4. Does Israel ignore Gaza at its peril?
5. Will the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace become the framework for eventual Korean reunification?
6. Are democratic politics dying in Eastern Europe?
7. How can Mexico best reduce its homicide rate?
8. Is the Argentinian government doing enough to combat inflation?
9. Will the death of Afonso Dhlakama reduce the prospects of peace in Mozambique?
10. Is female empowerment the key to more economic growth in Asian nations?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 30-May 6, 2018

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On April 30, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Does the death of Alfie Evans show the faults of single-payer healthcare?
2. Is North Korea more open to ending its nuclear program due to necessity or a genuine desire for peace on the Korean Peninsula?
3. Can France rescue the Iran nuclear deal on its own?
4. Should China work to assist or scuttle Trump’s summit with Kim Jong-un?
5. How can emergency care in Haiti be improved?
6. Is the Colorados hold on power slipping in Paraguay?
7. What steps can Indonesia take to better protect its environment?
8. Can peaceful protest ensure greater security for Pakistan’s Pashtun peoples?
9. Is Saudi Arabia the most progressive Islamic nation in the Middle East?
10. Why is India’s economy experiencing robust job growth?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 30-May 6, 2018

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On April 30, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Does the Trump administration need better vetting procedures for future cabinet appointments?
2. Should Mueller be investigated?
3. Are Democrats losing their grip on African American voters?
4. Who should be the next nominee for VA Secretary?
5. Is America suffering from an epidemic of “lawlessness”?
6. Can legal intervention rescue DACA?
7. Should the GOP take hope from Debbie Lesko’s win in AZ-8?
8. Will America witness the significant growth of charter schools over the next decade?
9. How should the U.S. deal with the migrant caravan?
10. Will the Sprint-T-Mobile merger be good for consumers?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 23-29, 2018

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On April 23, 2018

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HOTtopics1. If Trump could secure a peace deal with North Korea, would it solidify his chances of re-election in 2020?
2. Can Rudy Giuliani put an end to the Mueller probe’s interest in Trump?
3. What long-term changes need to be made to American immigration policy?
4. Is the DNC’s RICO produce lasting changes for future American elections?
5. Will the recent increase in gas prices erode the economic benefits provided by Trump’s tax cut?
6. Is Mitt Romney’s Senate primary in Utah a mere formality?
7. Should elementary students be allowed to have “best friends”?
8. Is it in America’s best interest to continue to be part of the Iranian nuclear deal?
9. Should major tech firms be regulated like national banks?
10. How should the U.S. engage Cuba now that Miguel Diaz-Canel has taken power?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 23-29, 2018

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On April 23, 2018

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HOTtopics1. Should Miguel Diaz-Canel abandon Cuba’s alliance with Venezuela?
2. How can the Ivory Coast ensure that its coca production remains sustainable?
3. Does Russia need the U.S. to ensure a lasting peace in Syria?
4. Is the UN making it more difficult for peace talks to succeed in Yemen?
5. Has France become Europe’s major power broker with the United States?
6. Are human rights improving for the world’s peoples?
7. Can the ICC become a vehicle to protect the rights of Rohingya refugees in Myanmar?
8. Does the EU need a strategic partnership with Turkey?
9. Will international cooperation be necessary to create a post-fossil fuels energy revolution?
10. Why is the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali floundering?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 16-22, 2018

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On April 16, 2018

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HOTtopics1. How should Russia respond to American airstrikes in Syria?
2. Why was Fidesz able to win the Hungarian elections?
3. Are corruption scandals undermining democracy’s long-term prospects in Latin America?
4. What role should liberal ideas play in Islamist states?
5. Are hopes of “warming” relations between China and Japan premature?
6. With Lula in jail, who is the frontrunner for Brazil’s upcoming presidential election?
7. What is the liklihood of North Korea giving up its nuclear weapons?
8. Are Indian authorities doing enough to combat sexual assault?
9. What should Emmanuel Macron do in the face of protests against his proposed labor reforms?
10. How can Iran improve the value of the rial?

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