Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Excellent AP Comparative Government Site

This website has tons of information and covers Iran very well.
http://apcomparative.wikispaces.com/Iran

And I think this PBS page does a good job of laying out the facts on Iranian government.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/tehran/inside/govt.html

Videos on Iran





Articles Relevant to Iran



Is the Iranian government legitimate?
Spot the difference? Michelle Obama’s dress gets Iranian photoshop restyle

Now you see it, now you don't: What Michelle Obama wore at the Oscars (left), and what Iranians were made to think she wore (right). (AFP)

Comparative Government: The Republic of Iran

Here are some great links that will help you in our study of Iran.

A partial glossary of Iranian Vocabulary words

Timeline of Modern Iran 

Structure of the Iranian Government

Flashcards to Study for Quiz -  More Flashcards - Another Set

Recent article from the NY Times on upcoming elections - http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/04/world/middleeast/ahmadinejad-of-iran-reshapes-image-ahead-of-june-vote.html?hp&_r=1&