Faith & the State
The type of regime Iran rules under which ties together religion and government
What is theocracy
This is the most common form of citizen political participation in Iran
What is voting
This term describes government restriction of media
What is censorship
Iran emphasizes this over individual rights or freedoms
What are religious/community values
This position holds the most power in Iran
Who is the Supreme Leader
This dominant religion shapes Iran's political culture
What is Shia Islam
True or false: In Iran you are able to run for office if you meet all the requirements. (ex. in US must be natural born citizen, at least 35, etc.)
False. Thousands of candidates can decide they want to run but only those approved can actually move on.
This a term that describes how a person achieves their beliefs and opinions throughout their lives. Factors of this include friends, family, school, media, etc.
What is Political Socialization
This law heavily influences the rights of the people in Iran
What is Sharia Law
This body selects and can remove(although they have not yet) the Supreme Leader
What is the Assembly of Experts
This event in 1979 transformed Iran into an Islamic Republic
What is the Iranian Revolution
This group must approve of candidates before they are able to run for a position in office
Who is the Guardian Council
This organization controls most television and radio in Iran
What is Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
Women in Iran are required to follow this law that requires modest dress in public
What is hijab law/mandatory veiling
This elected legislative body in Iran makes laws which may be rejected by the Guardian Council
What is the Majles
This person was know as the "protector of the faith" and led the Revolution
Who is Ayatollah Khomeini
This event in 2009 was the result of an alleged election fraud in the presidential election
What are the Green Movement protests
This is when Iran imposes the most censorship and restrictions on media
What are periods of civil unrest, protest, etc.
This group's rights are unclear because they are not mentioned in the constitution
Who are Sunnis
This group acts as a "referee" between the Majles and Guardian Council
What is the Expediency Council
What is jurist's guardianship(velayat-e-faqih)
This is a term which describes when citizens feel they have little influence over politics
What is political inefficacy
After 1979, media became more restricted as a part of this broader government goal
What is maintaining political control
The Basij and IRGC are not meant to protect the rights of the people but to...
What is preserve the Islamic Republic of Iran
This military force, loyal to the Supreme Leader, uses the Basij to suppress dissent while controlling major sectors of Irans economy
What is Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)