Easy (100)
How many members (aka deputies) are in the Majles?
(Kesselman)
290
What are the three primary functions of the legislative branch according to the essential knowledge? This refers to general functions, not those specific to the Majles.
(Course description; essential knowledge)
Writing or approving legislation + confirming cabinet appointments + impeaching executive
How is the Majles elected (who votes + frequency + electoral system)? Note: no partial credit.
(Kesselman)
Every 4 years by citizens 18+ yrs old in national elections
Single-member districts w/ absolute majority (>50%) required to win; if no candidate wins absolute majority then there’s runoff election between top two candidates
How many official houses / chambers does the Majles have?
(Kesselman)
One; the Majles is unicameral
Which government institution has “power over electoral democracy” and can “weed out reformist” candidates in the Islamic Republic, according to a daily video observation?
(Daily Videos)
The Guardian Council; pre-approves all candidates in Majles elections, which constitutes the ‘electoral democracy’ aspect of the Islamic Republic. True opposition candidates never truly stand a chance because they aren’t approved as candidates to begin with.
According to the enduring understanding for topic 2.7 (independent legislatures), what does the “degree of constrainment of independent legislatures” demonstrate / reveal about a governmental system?
(Course description; enduring understanding)
The amount of power that political institutions have over the government
OR
Relationship of power between institutions and the gov (both are acceptable answers)
True or False: elected legislatures are inherently independent? Bonus 100 points for providing accurate reasoning for T / F response.
(Daily Videos)
False; legislative independence is based on the interaction between branches of gov / institutions, not how its members are selected.
According to one of the founders of the regime, which government institution is considered the centerpiece of the Islamic constitution?
(Kesselman)
The Majles
“According to one of the founders of the regime, the Majles is the centerpiece of the Islamic constitution” (Kesselman 639)
The functions of a legislative system can be influenced by political parties and internal polarization. What concept did Khomeini introduce to the Majles to resolve its intense polarization and why was it controversial?
(Kesselman)
Khoemini introduced the concept of “Maslahat” which was controversial because it was a traditionally Sunni Islam concept that reduced the power of the clergy in the Islamic Republic.