Questions
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Prime Minister Tony Blair's Speech

Q1-What does the Prime Minister mean by "politics of globalization"?  He wants to use the "power of community" to do what?

Greaves Whitney

Q 2- Greaves Whitney singles out three Democratic presidents in his article. Name them and explain why they are mentioned.

Excerpt from November 8, 2003 Issue of the Economist

Q 3- Alexis de Tocqueville was mentioned in the Economist article. Name three qualities de Tocqueville found exceptional about Americans.

Q 4- Will it be better for the world if America succeeds in bringing stability, prosperity and even democracy to Iraq, or if it fails?

Q 5- Is it American competence that is feared, or incompetence?

Q 6- If America were to withdraw hastily from Iraq, under the pressure of attacks, would that be a sign of humility or a devastatingly irresponsible act?

Q 7- What is it about America that the writer claims is likely to make it even stronger in the future?

Congressional Record

Q 8- Name three U.S. Senators who expressed concern about expanding the doctrine of preemption.

Q 9- State Senator Feingold's definition of preemption and prevention. How does he describe the difference between the two? Do you agree with the Senator? Explain.

Q 10- In your opinion, would the world in which the most powerful countries engage in preemption be a safer world? Explain.

Q 11- In your opinion, would such a world be one in which our national values would thrive?

Q 12- In your opinion, would such a world be one in which terrorism would wither or would it be one in which terrorist recruits would increase in number daily?

Q 13- Discuss three reasons to favor the doctrine of preemption.

Q 14- Who said "The trust and the temptation are too great for any one man."? What was the context ?

Q 15- Senator Byrd voiced a great many concerns. regarding preemption. Name six concerns that you share with the Senator.

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