Weekly Questions: Dec. 15th-22nd

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Question Brief – 12/11/25

Question: How should California strengthen its wildfire preparedness strategy? Thought Process:  California has seen major deficiencies in its response and preparedness for ravaging wildfires. Just last year, the Palisade wildfires swept through Southern California, destroying homes and thousands of acres of property in its wrath. Concerns over how prepared California was for the catastrophe has […]

Weekly Questions: Dec. 1-8

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Question Brief – 11/21/25

Nov. 21, 2025 Question: How should Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo respond to rising anti-government protests? Thought Process: A few weeks ago, Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo was killed after echoing calls for combatting the cartels, sparking major protests against the government and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration. Since coming into office, Sheinbaum has held significant popularity, […]

Weekly Questions: Nov. 10 – 17

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Weekly Questions: Oct. 27 – Nov. 3

Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Hypothetical A group of high school students team up to create a new strain of influenza using a rotten piece of cheese recovered on the campus grounds, the new strain quickly spreads and infects communities. How can the US best respond to this new pandemic?

Weekly Questions: Oct 13 – 20

Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Hypothetical John Cena makes a political run, becoming Mayor of Los Angeles in a tight competition; it all goes wrong when Cena turns out to be invisible, making it impossible for constituents and employees alike to see him. How can local officials work with the invisible mayor to solve […]

Weekly Questions: Sept. 29 – Oct. 6

Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Hypothetical Tim “Apple” Cook releases an army of “iSoldiers” to the streets, in an attempt to launch a full takeover of major cities like New York and Los Angeles. How can the Federal Government best respond to the unrest and violence that follows?

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Question Brief – 9/25/25

Question: How are higher H-1B fees affecting the American tech industry? USX Thought Process: President Trump’s recent policy changes to H1B Visas have stirred controversy and concern in America’s Tech industry. With a yearly price tag of $100,000 on each H1B visa holder, the future of the visa and its viability for these companies has […]

Weekly Questions: September 16th – 22nd

Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Weekly Hypothetical: Spongebob comes to life in the form of a megasized sponge, sucking up the waters at Lake Victoria in Uganda and depleting the Nile’s freshwater supply. How can African Governments best respond to the drought that follows? 

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Question Brief – 9/10/25

Question: How will Japan’s prime minister resignation impact leadership and Asian stability? Thought Process: When answering this question, it’s vital to consider Japan’s influence in the South East Asian region, and how domestic politics can spill over into Diplomacy. Shigeru Ishaba’s departure from the premiership is paving the way for a consistent pattern of a […]

Weekly Questions: September 1st -September 8th

Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Weekly Hypothetical A chemical gas is released into the streets of Florida and Governor Ron Desantis and other officials become Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, declaring Florida as an independent Teenage Mutant Ninja State. What steps should the Federal Government take to maintain order and bring Florida back into the […]