1.  List the four factors that contribute to the potential passage of a state lottery in North Carolina.

2.  How many states do not have a government-run lottery?  What do states say they do with the money from lotteries?  What percentage of that money actually goes to fund education?  What do states do with the remainder of the lottery money?

3.  What three reasons does Mr. Hood have for opposing a state-run lottery in North Carolina?

4.  Does anyone in your family play the lottery?  If so, how often?  If you agree with government-run lotteries, how much is an acceptable amount for a person to spend per week?  Explain your answer.

5.  In some cities or states, the lottery money that goes to the schools replaces the money the state government otherwise would send to the schools.  The lotto money is not given to the schools in addition to their usual alloted funds, but in place of.  Should this be advertised? Explain your answer.

6.  Is a state-run lottery, even for a 'good cause' like the public schools, beneficial to the states?  Explain your answer.