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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Tunisia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at the government and politics in Tunisia. You can learn about the branches of government, political parties, and reforms. Particularly interesting is Tunisia's support for women's rights. Information is from the U.S....
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: United Arab Emirates: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the government of United Arab Emirates reveals a loose federation of seven emirates with some attempts being made for more unity. A chart gives the principal players in the government. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Uganda: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the current governmental officials and branches of government. You can also find out about the government's fight against the Lord's Resistance Army. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Belarus: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the current government of Belarus. Find out the governmental problems and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Benin: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Don't miss the chart that shows the many political parties that operate in the small country of Benin. Read about its government and its recent elections. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book and the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Botswana: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at the successful government of Botswana, a country with a stable and free democracy. You can find a list of the current governmental officials. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Seychelles: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Seychelles and find a chart of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Sierra Leone: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the attempts Sierra Leone has made to reform its government since the civil wars in the 1990's. Find out about the governmental structure and about the elections. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Virtual Bangladesh

Virtual Bangladesh: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This Virtual Bangladesh site provides some general information on the government of Bangladesh.
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Website
Other

The Swedish System of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Sweden's form of government.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Sudan: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very current look at the government of Sudan, the attempt at reconciliation between north and south, and the on-going problems in Darfur. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Rwanda: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of the government of Rwanda and the problems it is addressing as a result of the 1994 genocide. Find a chart of the current governmental officials and a look at the set-up of the government. Information is from the U.S....
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Swaziland: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the interesting way Swaziland's government works. Find out about how the government structure runs parallel to the traditional chiefdom system. You will also find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Mahinda Rajapaksa

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC news presents a detailed profile of Mahinda Rajapaksa, political leader of the South Asian country of Sri Lanka. (September 2010)
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Hungary Relations With u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this website for an excellent overview of the relationship between Hungary and the United States since World War II.
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Website
Other

Paralegal Advice: South Africa's Citizenship Law [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Document describing the three ways a person can become a citizen of South Africa: by birth, by descent, or by naturalization.
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Handout
Other

El Salvador Military Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you'll find an overview of El Salvador. It discusses early 20th century instability with exports and government leading to rebellions. Good Basic information.
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Article
Other

Voltaire Network: Angela Merkel, a Neocon as President of the European Union

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents an informative essay covering the personal and political life of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photographs are provided as well. (16 February 2007)
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Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Lebanon, Path of Democracy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
After the withdrawal of Syrian troops, Lebanon is faced with rebuilding its political structure. Unfortunately the nature of political parties in Lebanon could lead to a power vacuum. This Carnegie paper was written in 2006.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: A Saudi Woman Who Dared to Drive

For Students 9th - 10th
Saudi Arabia announced in September 2017 that it would allow women to drive, ending a longstanding policy that has become a global symbol of the oppression of women in the ultraconservative kingdom. Meet one of the brave activists who...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Nepal and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress page recounting the history of Nepal's relations with the U.S., through 1991. Offers good overview of U.S. financial aid to Nepal, and Nepal's strategic importance to the United States.
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Geographic

Nicaragua Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Factual information on the government of Nicaragua. Includes information on each branch of government as well as political parties. Information current to 1999.
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Website
Other

Courts Service of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is designed to better inform the viewer of the court system in Ireland.
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Handout
Other

China Daily: $94,000 Fine for One Child Policy Lapse

For Students 9th - 10th
As hard as it is to believe, here is an article that reports on a Chinese couple that has been fined $94,250 because they had more than one child. 9/04