1. a) Where is Uganda - what is the capital?
b) List the countries that border Uganda.
c) Who is the president of Uganda - how long has he been president?
d) What is significant about Uganda's population?

2. What has the President done in his re-election campaign to show voters that he is not as out of touch as he sometimes seems?

3. a) Define infrastructure.
b) List the problems facing Uganda today.

4. Why is President Museveni's promise to allow for free and fair presidential elections questioned?

5. Support for the political party opposing Mr. Museveni's rule has grown tremendously in recent years. How might Mr. Museveni respond to a possible election loss?

6. Re-read para. 7-9. Consider the problems Uganda faces today, and the fact that Mr. Museveni has been in control for the past 25 years. Also consider the fact that during his rule, he has brought about relative stability. Consider his opponent's promises to improve conditions in Uganda (para. 15), and Mr. Museveni's own promises to improve conditions in the wake of the oil discovery, and how he has handled that development so far. (para. 16-17) Watch Mr. Museveni's rap video under "Resources" below. Crowds at campaign stops reportedly have urged Mr. Museveni to demonstrate his rap skills rather than outline his policy positions.
a) Do you think voters should re-elect Mr. Museveni and give him a chance to improve conditions in Uganda, in light of the oil money coming in? Explain your answer.
b) The majority of voters in Uganda are young. What would be your reaction if Mr. Museveni is voted into office by the youth vote because they like his rap and disregard his actual policies?