1.  a) What is historic about Gov. Nikki Haley's appointment of Rep. Tim Scott to replace Jim DeMint in the U.S. Senate?
b)  What was Reconstruction?
c)  How many African Americans in total have been elected to the U.S. Senate? (Which party(s) were they from?

2.  Why did Governor Haley choose Congressman Scott to replace Senator DeMint?

3.  Congressman Scott was a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which is the chief tax-writing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.  What issue does he say he will focus on as a Senator?

4.  What positions has Mr. Scott previously held in government and in private industry?

5.  Are you surprised that Tim Scott is a Conservative Republican? Explain your answer.

6.  a) Which is more important to you - where an elected official stands on the issues, or his/her sex, race, religion?  Explain your answer.
b)  Ask a parent the same question.

CHALLENGE QUESTION:  Watch Congressman Scott's speech on Obamacare (video is under "Resources" below the questions)
What do you think of Rep. Scott's explanation of why Obamacare should be repealed?