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.comfor a list of continents.]

2. For MEXICO:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) President-elect Nieto's spokesman Luis Videgaray confirmed that in all markets supply and demand are inseparable and they have to be faced with a mindset of shared responsibility and with clear objectives.  How do you think President Obama should respond to President-elect Nieto's suggestion that Mexico might end its fight against drug-smuggling based on the Colorado and Washington state laws?  Explain your answer.
c) In 2010, when California attempted to pass a similar law, Attorney General Eric Holder issued a warning letter saying the Justice Department would “vigorously enforce” federal drug laws if the state initiative passed.  Should the Justice Department do the same in Colorado and Washington?  Explain your answer.

3. For BULGARIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Define pre-historic.

4. For ARGENTINA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What percent of the population participated in the protest against President Kirchner?
c) Supporters claim protesters merely represent middle and upper class frustrations with the left-leaning government and not the population at large.  Do you think this is true?  Explain your answer.