1.  Define mandate.

2.  For what reason did Congress mandate ethanol use into gasoline?

3.  What are the unintended consequences of the government mandating the use of ethanol? 

4.  How is Republican Congressman Jeff Flake attempting to solve the problems caused by the government's ethanol mandates?

5.  How has the ethanol mandate affected cattle and pig farmers, and in turn American consumers?

6.  Who continues to support government mandates on ethanol?  Why?

7.  How has President Bush reacted to the controversy?

8.  Do you think that Congress should repeal the mandate on ethanol use in gasoline?  Explain your answer.