Student Views on President Bush’s Iraq Plan

This video originally aired on Thursday, January 18, 2007.

About This Video

Students from an Advanced Placement Government class at Hilliard Davidson High School in Hilliard, Ohio participate in C-SPAN’s Washington Journal morning call-in program. Students present their views on the new Iraq plan President Bush outlined to the nation on January 10, 2007.

Discussion Questions

  1. Explain how this clip illustrates the role citizens and public opinion can play in government. Do you believe citizens should stay informed on civic issues? Why or why not?
  2. How does each student feel about the President’s Iraq plan? Did any of their opinions help reinforce or change your own views?
  3. According to Rachel, the last student call-in on the clip, what is the most important thing she has learned through her Government class?
  4. Do you think it is important for students to express their views on political issues? Explain your answer. What sources of information should students use to help them form their opinions?

Keywords

Conflicts, Foreign Relations, INTERNATIONAL, Iraq, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Public Opinion and Polling, Viewer Call-in

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Political Participation

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