1.  What type of government has Venezuela had for the past 40 years?

2.  Why are tens of thousands of Venezuelans demonstraing in Caracas?

3.  How has President Chavez responded to the protests?

4.  What is the problem with Mr. Chavez controlling almost all major sources of information in Venezuela?

5.  How is President Chavez attempting to take control of education and the military?

6.  Describe one way Hugo Chavez's actions will impact the U.S.

7.  Adan Chavez, Education Minister and Hugo Chavez's brother said that caitalizm propogates "excessive consumerism, strife and enslavement."  Why would those of us who know capitalism is the best system say he is wrong? (scroll to the bottom of this page for an answer).