1. For VENEZUELA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. 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
6. 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.

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources.”

2. For VENEZUELA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why is the U.S. considering these latest sanctions? Be specific.
c) Do you support U.S. and EU efforts to use sanctions to persuade President Maduro to restore freedom in Venezuela? Explain your answer.
d) Ask a parent the same question. Compare your answers.