Conversation Questions
Politics
A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom.
- Did you vote in the last election?
- How old were you when you first voted?
- What is the minimum voting age in your country?
- What type of political system does your country have?
- What different types of governments are there?
- What does an ambassador do?
- Who appoints an ambassador?
- Why is it important to have reliable ambassadors?
- What characteristics should a good ambassador have?
- Who is the mayor of your city?
- What are the main political parties in your country?
- How do you decide how you will vote?
- Who represents you in your local and national government?
- How long is the term of elected officials in your country?
- Which party is now in power in your country?
- When were they elected?
- Who is the leader of this party?
- How has your political views changed during your lifetime?
- How can we get more people to vote?
- Is voting an important responsibility of a citizen?
- Why do you think voting is important?
- How are elections financed?
- Do you think too much money is spent on campaigns?
- How can campaigns be better organized?
- How could elections be more representative?
- What is your opinion about actors or actresses who run for a position in politics?
- Would you vote for an actor or actress who runs for a government office? Why or why not?
- Should voting be compulsory?
- What is your opinion about actors or actresses who run for a position in politics?
- Would you vote for an actor or actress who campaigns for a government position? Why or why not?
- What type of political system governs in your country?
- What are some different types of governments?
- What are the main political parties in the country where you live?
- What politicians represent you in local and national government?
- Can you name the President of the United States?
- 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?
- Have your political views changed much during your lifetime?
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of being an EU member?
- Do you think that every future politician should be vetted for security reasons?
- Who is the most controversial politician in your country?
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