She lives for the moment when she can stand up to the government and challenge them on issues.

They're also uncomfortable seeing their beliefs challenged on issues that are bound up with their economic welfare, physical safety or religious and moral views.

Where once management acted and the board sat silently by, now it regularly challenges executives on issues like quality and labor relations.

Peebles is a lifelong Democrat but has demonstrated his independence by challenging Democratic leaders on key issues such as taxes.

"I think he was good for the Senate, because he challenged them on issues," Mr. James said.

Suddenly, the man who seemed like a political natural on television early in the year became edgy and combative when challenged on issues.

Should no weapons be found, they said, Democrats could challenge Mr. Bush's credibility on issues beyond the Iraqi conflict.

The Democrats have already begun a barrage of ads trying to challenge Mr. Bush's commitment on issues like the environment.

The French government, when challenged on issues of religious discrimination, states that it has no concern in any way with religious doctrine per se.

There is no use having a senator famous for getting along with Republicans if he never challenges them on issues of profound importance.