State
Government
People & Society
Politics
Economy
100
What was Iran's name in 1939?
Persia
100
What is the government system in Iran?
Theocratic Republic
100
What is the official language of Iran?
Farsi (Persian)
100
What is Iran's legal system?
Religious legal system based on sharia.
100
Who controls most of the economic activities
The government
200
What is one thing that Persians value?
Nationalism
200
Who is the supreme leader? List one of his powers.
Ali Khamenei; has a final say on all policies. He appoints the head of the judiciary, Guardian council members, and the commanders of armed forces. The Supreme Leader could eliminate the office of president
200
Why is the Baha'i not recognized by the constitution?
Because it is seen as a defection to Islam.
200
What is iran's GDP Per capita ?
13,000$
300
What is the national emblem? And what does it represent?
It is a stylized representation of the word Allah and it represents martyrdom
300
What two elements make up the constitution?
Theocratic and democratic elements.
300
Name one interest group. Describe it.
Workers' house is an interest group for factory workers. It operates with the help of their newspaper.
300
What are the main exports
Petroleum, chemical products, fruits and nuts
400
Explain one source of legitimacy.
Revolutionary achievements of the leadership are an important source of legitimacy for the current Iranian regime. The use of competitive elections in choosing government officials supports that legitimacy.
400
What are the two court systems? Describe the cases of each.
Civil courts: common cases Revolutionary courts: cases that involve political offenses and "crimes against God"
400
List three oh Khamenei's view points on the Iranian foreign policy.
Defending the integrity of Islam. Helping liberation movements. Unity of the Islamic nations. Nonintervention in other countries' affairs.
500
What lead to the Islamic revolution? How did the Islamic revolution begin?
The Iranians were dissatisfied with the shahs brutal and autocratic methods. This lead to the Islamic Revolution, which began as a democratic challenge to the dictatorial regime.
500
Describe the legislative branch.
The Majlis is the parliament of Iran. Members are elected by popular vote very 4 years. The Majlis has the power to introduce and pass laws as well as impeach minsters and the president. It functions as a unicameral legislature; yet the Guardian Council functions as the upper house. Bills passed by the Majlis must be approved by the Guardian Council. The Guardian Council members are elected for 6 years and they are in charge of protecting the values of the Islamic revolution. The expediency Council acts as an advisor for the the supreme leader
500
What does the middle class and the upper class support?
Middle class- supports the regime Upper - secularized
500
Describe the difference between the conservatives and the reformists
Conservatives: Extremist Right wing Modern Thinkers Party of Islamic Iran Creating free and just society Full independence of all sovereign power Strengthen the private sector Reformists: Moderate Left wing Islamic Iran Participation Front Emphasis on social justice and anti imperialism.
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