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Extemp Questions- Sept. 4, 2012

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On September 4, 2012

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Here are your practice extemp questions for the week of September 4, 2012.

United States

What can Mitt Romney do to increase his appeal to Latino voters?

How can Obama move beyond “You didn’t build that” as a sticking point for his campaign?

Which political party will benefit the most from the party conventions?

Will a focus on social issues help or hinder Republicans in the 2012 Congressional races?

After his convention speech, is Paul Ryan still an asset to the Romney campaign?

Will Apple’s patent victory over Samsung have a lasting effect on competition in the smartphone market?

After Facebook’s flop, will investors be on board for future tech company IPOs?

Does the handling of Hurricane Isaac indicate that the US still hasn’t learned the lessons of Katrina?

Will the recent spate of high-publicity mass shootings lead to any real changes in US gun control policies?

Are we finally witnessing a true recovery of the US housing market?

International

Will the influx of Syrian refugees be too much for Syria’s neighbors to handle?

What do renewed Sino-Indian military exercises herald for the relationship between China and India?

Will next month’s peace talks with FARC rebels yield any lasting progress?

Does Moody’s downgraded EU financial outlook increase the chance of a breakup for the Euro?

Can Enrique Pena Nieto turn the tide in the fight against Mexico’s drug gangs?

Which organisation has a better chance of resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea: ASEAN or APEC?

Can Muhammad Morsi successfully steer Egypt’s economy into recovery?

Will David Cameron come to regret the decision to reshuffle his cabinet?

Does Ethiopia have a brighter future without Meles Zenawi?

What should Jacob Zuma do to defuse the violent conflict between mine workers and mining companies?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of June 5th-11th, 2012

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On June 6, 2012

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Did the West blow Ukraine?
2. What impact will the impending withdrawal of NATO forces in Afghanistan have on Pakistan?
3. Should foreign embassies stop doing air pollution readings in China?
4. Will Omar al-Bashir ever stand trial before the ICC?
5. What impact will closer ties between Russia and China have on international security?
6. Is the IAEA the only international body that can prevent a U.S.-Iranian war?
7. If the euro collapses, is it Germany’s fault?
8. What is the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II?
9. What impact will the death of Abu Yahya al-Libi have on al-Qaeda?
10. Has Libya been better off without Gaddafi?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 5th-11th, 2012

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On June 5, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will the Supreme Court render the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional within the next four years?
2. Why are more Americans identifying themselves as politically independent?
3. Can the Paycheck Fairness Act bolster President Obama’s standing with female voters?
4. Is marijuana harmless?
5. Should the Justice Department try to put John Edwards on trial again?
6. How can Elizabeth Warren settle the controversy surrounding her Native American heritage?
7. Does New York City’s proposed plan to go after soda consumption take the “nanny state” too far?
8. What is responsible for the rise in unemployment last month?
9. If Marco Rubio were made the vice-presidential candidate for the Republican Party, would it severely dent Obama’s lead among Hispanic voters?
10. What impact will the result of the Wisconsin recall have on this year’s presidential contest?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 29th-June 4th, 2012

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On May 30, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will the price of Facebook’s stock continue to erode?
2. Should drones be used for survelliance purposes within American borders?
3. Can President Obama politically afford to get the U.S. involved militarily in Syria?
4. Is it wise for Romney campaign with Donald Trump?
5. What can states do to crack down on bath salts?
6. Can Rahm Emanuel’s crime-fighting plan cure the street violence in Chicago?
7. Why did the U.S. fail to meet NCLB proficiency goals?
8. Did Bob Dylan deserve the presidential Medal of Freedom?
9. Should President Obama worry about the outcome of the West Virginia and Kentucky primaries?
10. Is Portman a good vice-presidential choice for Romney?

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 29th-June 4th, 2012

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On May 29, 2012

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. How will a revision of the Brazilian Forest Code impact Dilma Roussef’s political standing?
2. To Israel does Turkey matter?
3. How will the arrest of Lindsay Sandiford impact British-Indonesian relations?
4. Should Nepal create states based on ethnicity?
5. Why have international talks concerning Iran’s nuclear program failed?
6. Are protests against China spreading in Tibet?
7. Is India’s outreach to Myanmar a challenge to China?
8. How damaging is the Vatileaks scandal to the Roman Catholic Church?
9. Will the Houla massacre lead to international intervention in Syria?
10. Who will win the Egyptian presidential run-off?

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 22nd-28th, 2012

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On May 23, 2012

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Does the idea of national borders still mean something in the 21st century?
2. How can the world prevent a major war between Thailand and Cambodia concerning the Preah Vihear temple?
3. What impact has the border dispute between Sudan and South Sudan had on their respective economies?
4. Were concerns by the Netherlands and the United States over the publication of a study on human-to-human transmission of the bird flu overblown?
5. Does Thein Sein deserve the next Nobel Peace Prize?
6. Has David Cameron handled the phone hacking controversy effectively?
7. How can the Castros ensure that communism remains a force in Cuba after their death?
8. Are anti-poverty programs an effective way to end drug wars across Latin America?
9. What would be the international impact of a free trade agreement between Japan, South Korea, and China?
10. How long will Hollande’s honeymoon period last?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 22nd-28th, 2012

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On May 22, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. If the Democrats were to regain control of the House in the 2012 elections, should they return Nancy Pelosi to the Speaker’s chair?
2. Will Europe heed President Obama’s economic advice?
3. Does the government need to design a new way to measure unemployment?
4. Were concerns by the Netherlands and the United States over the publication of a study on human-to-human transmission of the bird flu overblown?
5. What is the appropriate role of technology in American schools?
6. Was Dharun Ravi’s sentence too light?
7. What would be a “responsible” way to end the Afghan war?
8. Will looming tax hikes on the rich at the end of 2012 impair economic growth?
9. Is the birther movement strengthening or weakening President Obama’s candidacy?
10. Can the Republicans win Wisconsin in the 2012 presidential race?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 16th-22nd, 2012

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On May 16, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. What does the future hold for Yahoo!?
2. Do laws against texting while walking go too far?
3. Should President Obama veto the rewritten Violence Against Women Act?
4. What reforms need to be made to the TSA?
5. Will California voters approve Jerry Brown’s tax plan?
6. What impact could Ron Paul have on the Republican National Convention?
7. Would it be wise for the House GOP leadership to challenge President Obama on the debt ceiling before the 2012 elections?
8. Should the FBI charge George Zimmerman with a hate crime?
9. What impact will JPMorgan’s $2 billion loss have on federal regulation of financial markets?
10. Should the DNC move the Democratic National Convention out of North Carolina?

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 15th-21st, 2012

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On May 15, 2012

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1.  Why are plans for a closer union among members of the Gulf Cooperation Council stalled?
2.  Is the world on the verge of capturing Joseph Kony?
3.  How can Russian political protesters strike a significant blow at Vladimir Putin’s government?
4.  Should Pakistan reopen NATO’s supply routes into Afghanistan?
5.  How can Francois Hollande maintain close ties to Germany?
6.  Can the G8 effectively tackle the growing African food crisis?
7.  What impact is India’s bolstering of its nuclear arsenal having on Southeast Asian relations?
8.  Why is the Syrian revolt failing?
9.  Will the Emmerson report significantly reshape the way victims of terrorism are treated?
10.  Can the EU afford a Greek exit from the euro?

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 8th-14th, 2012

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On May 9, 2012

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. What steps can be taken to stop sex-selective abortions?
2. How can Josefine Mota catch Enrique Nieto?
3. Why is Evo Morales falling out of favor?
4. Will the proposed Zimbabwe constitution remedy the political and economic problems it faces?
5. Is the UN looking like the League of Nations of old when it comes to Syria?
6. Will Serbia stick to its pro-EU course after recent elections?
7. Is Al-Jazeera striking a significant blow against Chinese censorship efforts?
8. What impact will Israel’s new unity government have on its foreign policy?
9. Will Greece need another election to form a government?
10. Why did Sarkozy lose?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 8th-14th, 2012

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On May 8, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Can Amazon conquer the high-end clothing market?
2. Will the military tribunals in Gitmo prove effective at dealing with terror suspects?
3. How can states provide more funding to their university systems?
4. Would it be unwise for Indiana Republicans to ditch Richard Lugar?
5. Does America need to invest more in social spending or defense spending over the next five years?
6. Is Joe Biden’s endorsement of gay marriage counterproductive to President Obama’s re-election campaign?
7. Will the John Edwards trial come into play in the 2012 presidential election?
8. How will Chen Guangcheng impact U.S.-Chinese relations in the long-term?
9. Are the new unemployment numbers masking serious structural problems in the U.S. economy?
10. Can Gary Johnson finally put the Libertarian Party on the Electoral College map?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 1st-7th, 2012

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On May 2, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will capital punishment be abolished within the United States within the next decade?
2. How long will it takes America’s housing market to recover?
3. What is the best way to keep the Postal Service as a viable entity?
4. How would a socialist victory in the French presidential election impact America’s ties to the French government?
5. Is Delta making a shrewd business decision in buying its own oil refinery?
6. Will the U.S. hand over Chen Guangcheng?
7. Should Ron Paul drop out of the GOP presidential race?
8. What reforms, if any, should Florida make to its Stand Your Ground Law?
9. Would Kelly Ayotte make a good VP pick?
10. Did President Obama err in his attack on Mitt Romney on the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden?

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 1st-7th, 2012

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On May 1, 2012

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. What steps must be taken to avoid a famine in Yemen?
2. How should foreign peacekeepers in Haiti be held accountable?
3. Has EU membership been good for Romania and Bulgaria?
4. What is responsible for lengthy delays at Heathrow?
5. Can anything be done to stop North Korea’s pattern of prevocative action?
6. What reforms does Israel need to make to its prison system?
7. Why have Egypt’s Islamists chosen to back Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh?
8. Can the EU free Yulia Tymoshenko?
9. How should China handle the escape of Chen Guangcheng?
10. Will Gaddafi ties doom Sarkozy’s attempt at winning the second round of the French presidential election?

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 24th-April 30th, 2012

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On April 25, 2012

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will Argentina’s nationalization of YPF enhance the standard of living for ordinary Argentines?
2. Should Thaksin Shinawatra return to Thailand?
3. Why has the Afghan drug war been a massive failure?
4. What are the weaknesses of the Chinese economy?
5. Is Geert Wilders overplaying his political hand in the Netherlands?
6. Will Tymoshenko’s hunger strike lead to more international condemnation of Ukraine?
7. Is free speech dying in Egypt?
8. Why has Syria not become Libya: the sequel?
9. How can the international community stop Israeli settlement expansion?
10. Why did the National Front poll so well in the first round of the French presidential election?

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 24th-30th, 2012

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On April 24, 2012

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will the Supreme Court find Arizona’s immigration law unconstitutional?
2. Has media coverage of the Zimmerman trial been irresponsible?
3. What steps should be taken to slow Social Security’s road towards insolvency?
4. Has Netflix overexpanded its operations?
5. What reforms are most needed in the VA?
6. Would Jeb Bush be a good VP pick for Romney?
7. Will President Obama’s talk about student loans rejuvenate the youth vote for him this November?
8. Why is immigration from Mexico falling?
9. Will Orrin Hatch survive his primary fight in Utah?
10. Does the French presidential election foreshadow elections in the U.S. this fall?

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