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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

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On September 12, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Did the U.S. Department of Education violate ITT Tech’s due process rights?
2. Will the expansion of biometric collections at America’s borders make the country safer from terrorism?
3. Should the U.S. embrace offshore wind energy?
4. What is the most important Senate race of the 2016 elections?
5. Is America resegregating?
6. What would a Trump presidency mean for public education?
7. Have U.S.-Iranian relations improved or deteriorated during the Obama presidency?
8. Do Gary Johnson’s comments on Aleppo disqualify him for the presidency?
9. Will athlete protests harm the NFL’s public image?
10. How can Hillary Clinton regain momentum?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

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On September 5, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Was Donald Trump’s trip to Mexico a success?
2. How can more economic prosperity be brought to America’s black community?
3. Will Tropical Storm Hermine affect the U.S. presidential campaign?
4. Does the U.S. need to expand Social Security benefits?
5. Should the Department of Homeland Security oversee the 2016 elections?
6. Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates by the end of 2016?
7. How will the FAA’s new drone rules affect the U.S. economy?
8. Will the Libertarian Party peel off enough votes to prevent Donald Trump from becoming president?
9. How can U.S. states reduce gun suicides?
10. Are U.S. union struggles tied to their stance on immigration?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

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On August 29, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Should U.S. states pass legislation allowing women to be topless in public?
2. Will a new Pentagon report create new momentum for closing Gitmo?
3. Should trucks and buses have separate speed limits?
4. Will Gary Johnson qualify for the presidential debates?
5. Should for-profit colleges be banned?
6. What modifications should Donald Trump make to his immigration plan?
7. How can U.S. states better combat the heroin epidemic?
8. Is the media showing too much bias to Hillary Clinton in this election cycle?
9. Have U.S.-EU free trade talks failed?
10. How much political power does the “Alt-Right” have?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

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On August 22, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will Donald Trump’s campaign team shakeup work?
2. Is the American middle class experiencing a comeback?
3. What is behind the growing numbers of women in prison?
4. Will the U.S. economy grow more in 2017 than it has this year?
5. Has President Obama mishandled his response to the Louisiana flooding?
6. How can urban areas recruit more teachers?
7. Are fixed bail amounts unconstitutional?
8. Will the Iran ransom payment but more Americans at risk?
9. Does the U.S. need another constitutional convention?
10. Is it too late for Donald Trump to make an appeal to African-American voters?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 15-21, 2016

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On August 15, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Would Hillary Clinton’s infrastructure plan improve the U.S. economy?
2. Does the U.S. need to break up the country’s four major airlines?
3. Can ticket splitting help Republicans save their Senate majority?
4. Was the U.S. foreign policy establishment responsible for the rise of ISIS?
5. Do American universities need more ideological diversity?
6. Would it be in Donald Trump’s best interest to release his tax returns?
7. Should more U.S. states pass “right to die” legislation?
8. Did Bill Bratton significantly improve the NYPD?
9. How could states enact a voter ID requirement that would pass constitutional muster?
10. Could the Libertarians win electoral votes in 2016?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 8-14, 2016

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On August 8, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will Massachusetts new employment legislation greatly assist in the narrowing of the gender pay gap?
2. Is President Obama playing too much of a role in the 2016 presidential election?
3. Are U.S. cities doing enough to combat air pollution?
4. What reforms should the U.S. make to corporate governance regulations?
5. Should American schools adopt four day school weeks?
6. What should Verizon do with Yahoo?
7. Will the 2016 presidential election produce a significant political realignment?
8. Have free trade policies been a net negative for the U.S. economy?
9. Does the new U.S. jobs report brighten the nation’s economic outlook?
10. Have events of the past week sunk Donald Trump’s presidential aspirations?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 1-7, 2016

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On August 1, 2016

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

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HOTtopics1. Has President Obama failed to monitor and build the infrastructure of the Democratic Party during his tenure in office?
2. Is cheap oil maintaining U.S. economic growth?
3. Should more U.S. schools move to a 1:1 model?
4. Can Bill Clinton help Hillary Clinton win back lower class white voters?
5. How will Roger Ailes departure from Fox News affect the channel’s future?
6. Should the Commission on Presidential Debates lower the threshold of support that third party candidates need to acquire to participate?
7. If the Republicans keep the House in 2016, will Paul Ryan win another term as Speaker of the House?
8. Should the EPA issue new regulations on the natural gas industry?
9. Would a Donald Trump presidency significantly alter American foreign policy toward Russia?
10. Will Pennsylvania be the state that decides the 2016 presidential election?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of July 25-31, 2016

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On July 25, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Is the Republican Party becoming more unified behind its presidential nominee than their Democratic counterparts?
2. How can African nations better protect property rights?
3. Is de facto segregation the primary cause of police-minority tensions?
4. Have recent Wikileaks revelations greatly harmed Democrats electoral hopes?
5. Should communities embrace Pokemon Go?
6. How should American cable companies adapt to customers “cutting the cord”?
7. Would the adoption of national education standards increase student achievement?
8. Was Tim Kaine a good vice presidential choice?
9. Should the U.S. remove nuclear weapons from Turkey?
10. Did Ted Cruz destroy his future presidential prospects at the Republican National Convention?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of July 18-24, 2016

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On July 18, 2016

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

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HOTtopics1. Is North Carolina’s voter ID law unconstitutional?
2. How can Christian conservatives regain their political voice?
3. Should Democrats eliminte superdelegates from the 2020 election cycle?
4. How can the U.S. end the heroin epidemic?
5. Should federal anti-trust officials pay special attention to Google?
6. How can local police forces recruit more African-American applicants?
7. Should the next U.S. president re-evaluate America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia?
8. In the next ten years will the U.S. have fewer troops in Afghanistan?
9. Should the U.S. extradite Fethullah Gulen?
10. Will the Pence pick enhance Donald Trump’s relationship with socially conservative voters?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of July 11-17, 2016

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On July 11, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will the U.S. economy experience a recession by the end of 2016?
2. What is to blame for the recent police shootings of African-American suspects?
3. Does Hillary Clinton need a progressive or moderate vice-president?
4. Can the U.S. afford to give free college education to all Americans?
5. What regulations should be imposed on stem cell clinics?
6. Are federal, state, and local authorities doing enough to prevent forest fires?
7. What changes does the State Department need to make with regards to the handling of classified information?
8. Will the Dallas shootings do significant damage to Black Lives Matter?
9. What implications would a Paul Ryan primary loss have on the 2016 midterm elections?
10. Would Newt Gingrich be a good vice-presidential pick for Donald Trump?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of July 4-10, 2016

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On July 4, 2016

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

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HOTtopics1. How valuable is the South China Sea to American national interests?
2. Should the U.S. work more closely with Russia in resolving the Syrian Civil War?
3. How much money should Congress spend on combating Zika?
4. Will California’s gun control package become a model for other states?
5. What should the U.S. do for the “victims” of free trade?
6. How significant was the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on abortion rights?
7. Are drone strikes becoming a problem for America’s image abroad?
8. Can Democrats count on significant numbers of Hispanic votes in 2016?
9. Has Bill Clinton compromised the integrity of the government’s investigation into Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation?
10. How can Donald Trump broaden the appeal of his populist message to the African-American community?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 27-July 3, 2016

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On June 27, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Is it time to privatize elements of Social Security?
2. Should those on the federal “no fly” list be allowed to purchase firearms?
3. If you were advising U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, what advice would you give him to retain his Senate seat in 2016?
4. Should prisoners be eligible for Pell Grants?
5. Can the Libertarian Party win more than 5% of the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election?
6. Will Marco Rubio win re-election to the Senate?
7. Has President Obama weakened America’s border protections?
8. Will the Brexit cause the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates the same for the rest of 2016?
9. How can states encourage more people to go into the teaching profession?
10. Should Hillary Clinton make Elizabeth Warren her vice presidential nominee?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 6-12, 2016

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On June 6, 2016

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

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HOTtopics1. Is expanding Social Security benefits a bad idea?
2. Should telephone companies be required to offer robocall-blocking technology to their customers?
3. If Republican moderates wanted to run an anti-Trump presidential candidate, who would be their best choice?
4. Why has the economic payoff from additional technology been so elusive?
5. Will the Trump University lawsuit do lasting damage to the Trump campaign?
6. Why has violent crime risen in major American cities this year?
7. Has the Obama administration been too lax in its approach to designating national monuments?
8. Would significant participation by President Obama in the 2016 presidential election help or hurt Hillary Clinton’s chances of victory?
9. Is corporate money the cause of corruption in American politics?
10. What was the biggest mistake of Bernie Sanders presidential campaign?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 30-June 5, 2016

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On May 30, 2016

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

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HOTtopics1. Is it time for the federal government to strict access to U.S. national parks?
2. Should life-without-parole sentences for juvenile offenders be abolished?
3. Is Donald Trump’s willingness to debate Bernie Sanders a political stroke of genius or an act he will later regret?
4. Should more municipalities mandate that large vendors and hotels separate organic waste for recycling?
5. Why are a large number of “Millennials” still living with their parents?
6. What steps can be taken to enhance the ability of Americans to purchase affordable housing?
7. Is Chicago poised to have a “bloody summer”?
8. Will the Libertarian Party win a record number of votes in this year’s presidential election?
9. Should Bernie Sanders have attacked Hillary Clinton on the e-mail issue earlier?
10. Will the Zika virus hurt the summer tourism season?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 23-29, 2016

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On May 23, 2016

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

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HOTtopics1. What lessons should California learn from its water crisis?
2. Is President Obama’s new overtime rule bad for workers?
3. Who is the most vulnerable senator of the 2016 election cycle?
4. Is college debt weighing down the U.S. economy?
5. Do American urban areas need more green spaces?
6. Is voter apathy the cause for America’s current political polarization?
7. What will the Obama administration’s legacy be when it comes to issues that affect the African-American community?
8. Do “excessive profits” exist?
9. Would the end of lethal injection mean the end of the death penalty in America?
10. What should Bernie Sanders demand at the Democratic convention?

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