AutoSave O OFF A A . CG / ... w WW Home Insert Draw Design Layout References Mailings Review View Acrobat ? Tell me Share Comments Times New... v 1 A Aa v viva=v AaBbCcDdE AaBbCcDdE a BbCcDo AaBbCcDdEE AaBb AaBbCcDdEE AaBbCcDdEe aBbCcDdEe Paste B Uv ab X2 ALVA E Normal No Spacing Heading 1 Heading 2 Title Subtitle Subtle Emph Emphasis Style Dictate Editor Create and Share Request Pane Adobe PDF Signatures Prior to achieving independence, the country had 5 distinct regions: the West, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast and Midwest. Each region has common features, like natural resources and climate. All but one of the regions, the Southeast, border other countries. Three regions (the West, Northeast and Southeast) border an ocean or sea while the other two are landlocked. The two landlocked regions have richer agricultural, cattle and mineral reserves than those with ocean or sea access. There are five major rivers in the country flowing through all regions except the West. A series of roadways crosses the country. Now that the country has achieved independence, the regions are wanting to become more independent. Each region sees advantages to being part of the larger nation, but also sees advantages of self-rule over matters that are unique to their respective areas. Some regional politicians have even begun discussions about dissolving the national currency, national military and national government (including the legislative and judicial departments). Because not everyone in the country agrees on the issues, you have to seek compromise. In your group discussion, I expect you will collectively discuss the following questions: How will the country continue now that it has gained its independence? How should the national government - if you choose to maintain one - be organized? How specific should you be about the national government and the rights of regional areas? Which will have primacy, the national or regional governments? And, will that primacy be in all areas or only some? Will you choose to enumerate individual rights and protections? Page 1 of 1 257 words [ English (United States) FocusES 148%