1.  Why do some analysts say that President Bush focused on domestic initiatives in this year's State of the Union? (para. 1 & 16)

2.  How do the series of proposals presented by President Bush aim to help Americans?

3.  Who is Patrick Clawson?  Why does he think President Bush spoke directly to the people of Iran in his speech?

4.  What four actions did President Bush call on Hamas to take?

5.  What is the American Competitiveness Initiative?

6.  What is the aim of the Advanced Energy Initiative presented by President Bush?

7.  What was the official Democrat party reaction to President Bush's speech?

8.  What issue presented by President Bush was the most important to you?  Did any aspect of the speech disappoint you?  Explain your answers.  (For the full text of the 2006 State of the Union address, click here.)