11.   The outcome will determine the ability of an estate administrator to cut estate taxes by shifting costs to regular income tax returns.

12.   The outcome will determine whether Cobb lives or dies.

13.   The outcome will determine who will run the Teamsters for the next five years.

14.   He faces dilemmas whose outcomes will determine not only his future reputation but influence whether Russia will flourish or flounder.

15.   The outcome could determine the fate of the Middle east peace process.

16.   The outcome will likely determine how successful Cardoso will be in getting Congress to approve his deficit-cutting plan.

17.   The outcome will likely determine how successful Cardoso is in getting Congress to approve his economic program, which is aimed at trimming the budget deficit.

18.   The outcome may determine whether the Hispanic former lawmaker remains on the list of often-mentioned potential vice presidential running mates on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore.

19.   The outcome will determine whether the coalition sticks together for a crucial confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday.

20.   The outcome could determine the future of the Mideast peace process, with marathon negotiations under way in Egypt in an effort to end four months of bloodshed.