Thursday, November 10, 2011

Older extemp questions

I started typing these out from back in April/May, just found the word doc. whoops. Oh well, putting them up anyway

• What should Germany do to build up its domestic markets?
• Does Germany’s economic reliance on exports pose a risk for the EU economy as a whole?
• Is the situation in Afghanistan slipping out of control?
• Is America showing its commitment to the war in Afghanistan?
• Is grade inflation a serious problem in America’s schools?
• Will America’s unemployment numbers rise before the economy fully stabilizes?
• How much longer can the US continue it’s deficit spending
• Should US foreign policy make greater use of economic sanctions as a tool?
• Can the US afford to sustain significant troop losses in Afghanistan?
• How much of a direct threat does Al Qaeda still pose to the US?
• Is a military strike by the US or Israel necessary to deter Iran’s nuclear development?
• Is US foreign policy making progress in Iraq?
• Are Republicans on track to retake control of Congress in the midterm elections?
• Can the Obama Administration bring Washington beyond partisan politics?
• What options does the Obama Administration have to reduce American unemployment?
• Can US consumer spending drive a sustained economic recovery?
• How should the Obama Administration address concerns over America’s long term fiscal health?
• Is the Colombian government doing enough to combat the violence of the FARC?
• What more can the Mexican government do to combat increasing violence from drug cartels?
• Are America’s ties to Europe weakening?
• What does the future hold for Britain’s Labour Party?
• Does the lack of clean fresh water pose a significant security threat for India?
• Should NASA go back to the moon?
• What vision should President Obama have for peace in the Middle East?
• Can economic sanctions carry enough weight to stop nuclear development in Iran?
• Does American food aid to third world countries hurt those developing economies?
• Should the federal government bear a larger amount of the cost for public education in America?