The Islamic Republic of Iran (1979-present) WebQuest
1. What type of government did Iran establish in 1979?
Go to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8051750.stm. Study the chart of the Iranian government and read the accompanying text to answer the following questions.
a. What is the highest ranking office in the Iranian government? How is that person chosen? What powers does this office hold / what duties does this official carry out?
b. What is the second highest ranking office in the Iranian government? How is that person chosen? What powers does this office hold / what duties does this official carry out?
c. What is the Majlis? What power does it have? In what way is its power limited?
d. Which part of Iranian government does the BBC call “the most influential body in Iran”? Identify the power/duties that this body has.
e. Describe the role of the judiciary.
f. Now that you have read all about Iran’s government, how would you characterize it? Write a few good sentences.
2. How would you characterize the leadership of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (president, 2005-present)?
Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-10866448 List a minimum of 5 important pieces of information that represent his policies, his views, etc.
3. Does Iran’s uranium enrichment pose a threat to the West?
Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11709428. You might also want to look at the map at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11927720. Fill in the chart below with as many pieces of information as you can.
Yes / No