CEQ3
- According to his testimony before the Senate committee this week, where does Chief Justice-nominee John Roberts stand on the controversial issue of abortion? a. He is very much in favor of the idea of a “right” to an abortion; b. He actively supports the effort to overturn Roe v. Wade so that abortion can be made illegal in the United States; c. He believes that all Americans have a “right to privacy,” but he did not clarify whether he is for or against the right to an abortion.
- Who took responsibility last week for the United States government’s delayed response to Hurricane Katrina?
- President Bush announced that the federal government will pay to rebuild New Orleans, and he announced he will not ask Congress to raise taxes to do so. How, according to the presdient, will the US government pay to rebuild New Orleans without raising taxes?
- Last week, what happened to Michael Brown, the head of FEMA?
- According to his announcement this week in San Diego, will Governor Schwartzeneggar run for reelection in 2006?
- Leaving the territory to the Palestinian government to administer, the last Israeli soldier left what territory last week?
- About 160 world leaders gathered in New York City this week to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the birth of what international organization?
- The new president of what country, identified by President Bush in 2001 as one of the members of the “Axis of Evil,” announced that it would be willing to provide information on nuclear technology to any Islamic country that asked for it?
- Three days of twenty car bomb attacks killed over 200 people in the capital city of what country last week?
- Who defeated the San Diego Padres on Friday night by a score of 5-1 in their very first game ever in San Diego (with Mr. Shulman at the game cheering them on because they come from his hometown)?
CEQ2
- Who has President Bush nominated to replace William Rehnquist as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
- Which anniversary of 9/11 was remembered on Sunday?
- What is the name of the government agency responsible for responding to national disasters that has been so heavily criticized for its role in dealing with Hurricane Katrina? (The abbreviation/ acronym is sufficient.)
- Last Friday, what happened to Michael Brown, the head of the agency in #3?
- The California state legislature passed a bill allowing for gay marriage. What did Governor Schwartzeneggar announce in response—will he veto the bill or sign it into law?
- What San Diego government agency has been mired in scandal and is the subject of a continuing investigation? It is possibly one of the reasons why Dick Murphy resigned as mayor.
- Because stagnant, toxic water remaining on New Orleans streets could cause major health problems, soldiers went door to door asking the remaining residents of New Orleans to do what?
- As a result of the huge number of displaced people from Hurricane Katrina, the capital of Louisiana is now the largest city in the state. What is it called?
- When Katrina hit, the price of this good went way up, and then the price came down a little because some of the damaged refineries went back to work. Nonetheless, the price of this commodity is still above what it was before the hurricane. What is this good? (Read the question carefully!)
- Who won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the U.S. Open this weekend?
CEQ1
- On Saturday night, the leader of which branch of the U.S. government died?
- How many positions are now open in this branch of government?
- Which of the following people is least likely to replace the dead leader? a. Antonin Scalia; b. Hillary Rodham Clinton; c. Clarence Thomas; d. Dick Cheney
- When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, thousands of people unable to evacuate took shelter in two large buildings that were frequently on the news. On Saturday, people were finally evacuated from these buildings. Name one of the two buildings. (Hint: One of the buildings is where the Saints play football.)
- Who does not like the new Iraqi constitution: Shiites or Sunnis?
- What local college football team lost—again, for the twentieth time—to UCLA on Saturday night in its opening game of the season? (The only game this team has not lost to UCLA was in 1924 when they tied 13-13.)
- A plane crash in what country on Sunday killed all 117 passengers on board?
- Name two states that have been directly affected by Hurricane Katrina.
- What caused the deaths of close to a thousand Shiites in a single day last week?
