CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- March 4, 2008

1. What four U.S. states are holding presidential contests today? According to the program, why are these contests significant?

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2. Who is the current GOP frontrunner? How many delegates does this candidate need to clinch the Republican nomination?

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3. Who is Howard Dean? What is his position on the current Democratic race?

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4. In your opinion, what are the possible benefits and drawbacks of a protracted Democratic race? If there isn't a Democratic nominee by April, what action, if any, do you think that the candidates and Democratic leaders should take?

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5. Who is Danica Patrick? What are some of her professional accomplishments?

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6. In your view, how have gender roles changed in the United States during the last 60 years? Give examples. To what extent have opportunities for women in sports changed during this time? State your rationale.

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7. What actions have anti-whaling activists from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society taken against a Japanese whaling ship? What video relating to Japan's whaling practices did the Australian government recently release?

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8. How has the Japanese government responded to the actions of the activists and the Australian government? What are your thoughts regarding the activists' actions? Do you think that they were warranted? Why or why not?

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9. According to the report, why do Japanese fishermen hunt whales? What challenges do you think that Japan faces in terms of getting the international community to support its position on whaling?

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10. What are your views on whaling for commercial and scientific purposes?

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