Current Events

Vocabulary

 

26. Recess Appointments

 

27. Passover

 

Discussion

1. Do you think that it is important for a president to visit troops who are serving in combat? Why or why not?
2. According to the program: Why did President Obama recently make 15 recess appointments? How did some Republican lawmakers respond to these appointments? What is your opinion of these appointments?
3. In your opinion, what impact, if any, might grassroots movements like the Tea Party and the Coffee Party have on the upcoming midterm elections?
4. What kinds of experts do you think that students in your school could benefit from, and why?