1) What images spring to mind when you hear the word ‘government’? 2) What does a government actually do and what should it do? 3) Are you happy with the government of your country? 4) What do you think of the governments in America and China? 5) Would you like to work for the government? 6) Do you think there is a world government that is not corrupt? 7) Would you prefer to work in local or national government? 8) Why is there so much corruption in many governments? 9) Should government leaders be paid more company CEOs? 10) Ronald Regan said: “Government is not the solution to our problem. 11) Government is the problem.” Do you agree with him? 12) What successes has your government made? 13) Do you follow the ins and outs of your government’s workings? 14) If you wrote a letter to your government, what would you write about? 15) Do you think there should be a world government? 16) Do you think a government is essential in a democracy? 17) What are the alternatives to governments? 18) What would your first step be if you were head of your government? 19) What would you like to change about your government? 20) Do you think a government can ever make everyone happy? 21) What do you think of this line from the 2006 movie ‘V for Vendetta’? “People should not be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.” 22) Did you vote in the last election? 23) How old were you when you first voted? 24) What is the minimum voting age in your country? 25) What type of political system does your country have? 26) What different types of governments are there? 27) What does an ambassador do? 28) Who appoints an ambassador? 29) Why is it important to have reliable ambassadors? 30) What characteristics should a good ambassador have? 31) Who is the mayor of your city? 32) What are the main political parties in your country? 33) How do you decide how you will vote? 34) Who represents you in your local and national government? 35) How long is the term of elected officials in your country? 36) Which party is now in power in your country? 37) When were they elected? 38) Who is the leader of this party? 39) How has your political views changed during your lifetime? 40) How can we get more people to vote? 41) Is voting an important responsibility of a citizen? 42) Why do you think voting is important? 43) How are elections financed? 44) Do you think too much money is spent on campaigns? 45) How can campaigns be better organized? 46) How could elections be more representative? 47) What is your opinion about actors or actresses who run for a position in politics? 48) Would you vote for an actor or actress who runs for a government office? Why or why not? 49) Should voting be compulsory? 50) What is your opinion about actors or actresses who run for a position in politics? 51) Would you vote for an actor or actress who campaigns for a government position? Why or why not? 52) What type of political system governs in your country? 53) What are some different types of governments? 54) What are the main political parties in the country where you live? 55) What politicians represent you in local and national government? 56) Can you name the President of the United States? 57) Which party is in power at the moment in your country? When were they elected? Who is the leader of this party? Do you agree with most of their policies? 58) Have your political views changed much during your lifetime? 59) What are the benefits and drawbacks of being an EU member? 60) Do you think that every future politician should be vetted for security reasons? 61) Who is the most controversial politician in your country? 62) Who is the current leader of your country? 63) What are the strongest political parties in your country? 64) Do you believe in democracy? 65) How often do you have elections in your country? 66) What are your views on communism? 67) Are there any women politicians in your country? 68) What is the average age of politicians in your country? 69) At what age do you think people should be allowed to vote? 70) Are women allowed to vote in your country? 71) How old do you have be to vote in your country? 72) What do you think about politicians? 73) Why do you think it’s important to vote? 74) What makes a good leader? 75) Who is your favorite past government official? 76) Would you like to have so much responsibility as a politician? 77) What qualities do you think are most important for a leading government official? 78) What would you do if you could run the country for a day/week/month/year/term of office? 79) Do you think the current official is popular with the people? Why/why not? 80) Should voting be mandatory? 81) Who should be allowed to vote? 82) What qualities are needed to be a good politician? 83) Do you think that many politicians are honest? Why or why not? 84) How old should you have to be before you become a politician? 85) Do you think that there are enough politicians from poorer backgrounds? 86) Would you make a good politician? Why or why not? 87) How often do you talk about politics with your friends and family? 88) How have your political views changed during your life? 89) If you were leader of your country right now, what would you change first? 90) Should governments provide free education and healthcare for all? 91) In general, do you think that a high or a low tax rate is better? 92) Should governments invest a lot in the military? 93) Have you ever heard of the universal basic income? Do you think it is a good idea? 94) Do you believe that democracy is the best form of government? 95) How important is it to vote in a democratic election? 96) Is there such thing as a benevolent dictator? 97) Does your country have a monarchy? Would you like one? 98) Who is greatest political leader in the world today? 99) Who is the worst politician in the world right now? 100) Who is the greatest political leader in your country's history?

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