Chapter 3 MIDDLE AND SOUTH AMERICA

Many Venezuelans Uncertain about Chavez's '21st Century Socialism'

After watching the Many Venezuelans Uncertain about Chavez's '21st Century Socialism' video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

Question

1. Student Jesus Echiverria and attorney Fernando Egaña believe that

"21st century socialism" is an effort to re-create the Soviet Union

"21st century socialism" will create communes like China's under Mao Zedong

"21st century socialism" is just a way for Chavez to take control of everything

None of the above

Question

2. Attorney Fernando Egaña fears that

Chavez will put him in jail

Chavez will use "21st century socialism" to get himself reelected indefinitely

The Venezuelan Supreme Court will nullify Chavez's election

The Venezuelan National Assembly will fail to meet

Question

3. The Venezuelan National Assembly has voted to

Exile Chavez

Establish communes in the countryside

Allow Chavez to rule by decree

Build a new highway system in Venezuela

Question

4. Since being allowed to rule by decree, Chavez has

Nationalized telecommunications and electric power companies

Renegotiated contracts with foreign oil companies

Shut down a private television station

All of the above

Question

5. Chavez has pledged to remain in power until

2010

2020

2030

2040