1.  Define the following words:
federalism (para. 3)
referendum (para. 4)
parliament (para. 4)
interim    (para. 5)

2.  Who is writing the Iraqi constitution?  What concerns must the writers address?

3.  How will the Iraqi constitution be ratified? (Describe the process from draft to approved document)

4.  What two events does the Bush administration hope will assist in reducing terror attacks in Iraq?
Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld says that the constituiton is not likely to end all of the violence in Iraq. Why do you think he believes this?

5.  Why is it so important for America not to abandon the war effort in Iraq, according to Mr. Rumsfeld?  Do you agree?  Explain your answer.

6.  Do you think we are losing the war in Iraq?  Explain your answer.