1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) location/the countries that share its borders
b) the religious breakdown of the population
c) the type of government
d) the chief of state (and head of government if different) [If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? - include name of heir apparent for monarch]
e) the population

[Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the "Geography" "People" and "Government" headings.  Go to worldatlas.com for a list of continents.]

2. For ISRAEL:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) In 2002, 10 years ago, Iran's secret nuclear program was discovered.  Since that time the U.N. has been asking the Iranian government to end their nuclear program, even imposing various sanctions on them.  Read the information about Iran's nuclear program below.  The world knows Iran is attempting to build nuclear weapons, and the Iranian government has called on numerous occasions for the destruction of Israel.  The Israeli government is considering attacking Iran's nuclear facilities.   Do you think they should?  Explain your answer.
c)  What support do you think the U.S. should give to our long-time ally Israel?  Explain your answer.
d)  Ask a parent the same questions.

3. For ARGENTINA - news brief #1:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Do you think a government should have access to citizens' credit card records?  Explain your answer. Be specific.

4. For ARGENTINA - news brief #2:
a)  list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b)  Why will Sen. Fernandez's bill most likely become a law?
c)  What is President Kirchner's motive for getting this bill passed? Be specific.
d)  What do you think the legal age for voting should be?  Explain your answer.