Debate #8 (11/11)

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• Presidential signing statements threaten to undermine the rule of law and the separation of powers

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by11/10 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #7 (11/6)

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• the vice presidency should be abolished

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Debate #6 (11/1)

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• The media are too hard on presidents

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Debate #5 (10/14)

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• A president's personal attributes are the best predictors of performance in the White House

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by 10/13 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #4 (10/7)

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• The president should be elected directly by the people

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by10/6 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #3 (9/30)

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• Political parties should nominate candidates for the presidency through a national primary

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Debate #2 (9/23)

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• the Twenty-second Amendment should be repealed

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by 9/22 at noon (12pm).