1. What policy did President Obama implement in response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last year?

2. What has been the result of President Obama's policy?

3. What are development wells? For what purpose are they used?

4. a) Define mandate.
b) What mandate did President Obama make about oil imports from foreign countries?
c) How does the Obama administration's policy on off-shore drilling make his mandate to energy regulators more difficult to carry out?

5. How has President Obama's oil moratorium affected the oil output of BP, Shell and Chevron?

6. Read the information/opinion under "Background" and "Resources" below the questions. The media produce many news reports on the negative effects of oil, coal and gas use on the environment. Some of these claims are refuted by those who support the use of these fossil fuels as an inexpensive way to power our cars, homes, and electronic devices. What do you think should be done by the federal government to address the issue of high gas prices?  Explain your answer.