1.  What is the overall mission of the U.S. State Department's Commission for International Religious Freedom?

2.  What is the purpose of the International Religious Freedom Act?

3.  What does the U.S. State Department's term CPC stand for?  List the 8 countries named as CPCs.  Which 3 were added to the list for the first time last year?

4.  What action does the U.S. take once they have designated a country as a CPC?   For information, click here and scroll down.

5.  How does the Saudi government violate its citizens' freedom of religion?  In what paragraph is the State Department quoted as reporting that "Freedom of religion does not exist [in Saudi Arabia]?"

6.  Why do you think that the State Department was slow to designate Saudi Arabia as a CPC?  Why did Secretary of State Rice authorize a 6 month waiver of action against Saudi Arabia?  Do you agree with her delay?  Explain your answer.

7.  The idea behind the CPC designation is admirable.  Do you think that it is as effective as can be expected?  Explain your answer.