Issues:

(Feel free to print a copy of these questions to keep handy as a reference, but answers should be written in complete sentences on a separate document.)

Include answers to as many of the following questions as possible.

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Answer these questions in complete sentences restating the question.

1.      How is the public education system in Mexico designed?  Do all kids attend school?  Do most students attend college? Also include other interesting information you find about education in Mexico.

1.5. What is meant by the term "literacy rate"?  What is Mexico's literacy rate?

2.      Explain the Mexican legal system.  In other words, what is the process a US citizen goes through if arrested in Mexico?

3.      How big a problem is crime?  Is illegal drug use a concern? 

4.   In the US workers pay Social Security which is a government program to assure citizens save money to live on after they retire.  There are also tax breaks provided for putting money into other retirement savings programs.  What, if any, government run retirement program is available to Mexican citizens?

5.  How do Mexican citizens pay for health care?  Are there any government health care programs? 

6.   How is the environment viewed in Mexico?  Are there any problems with the environment?  If so, what are they?  Should the people of Mexico be concerned?  Should we in the USA be concerned?

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