Unit 1
The government's power to do THIS in elections compromises democracy in Iran.
Vet candidates and choose who can and cannot run for office.
Iran's governmental system could be described as (presidential, semi-presidential, or parliamentary)...
Semi-presidential.
This political ideology best describes Iran's Government
What is Theocracy?
This branch of government limits electoral freedom in Iran by vetting candidates.
What is the Guardian Council?
These two goods are Iran's primary exports.
What is oil and natural gas?
This religious law serves as the legal code in Iran.
What is Sharia Law?
THIS government body chooses Iran's Supreme Leader.
The Assembly of Experts.
This religious ideology hold power in Iran
What is Shia Islam?
This political faction in Iran supports the Supreme Leader and wants the status quo to remain the same.
What are Conservatives?
Iran could be described as this due to it's GDP breakdown.
What is a rentier state?
THIS event that happened in the late 1970's has long been a source of political legitimacy in Iran.
The Iranian Revolution.
The term limit AND term length of Iran's presidents.
2-term limit, 4-year terms.
In Iran, most NGO's are created by:
What is the government?
This political faction in Iran wants to increase democracy and freedom, which means most of their candidates are vetted from elections.
What are Reformers?
Iran is part of this international organization with a shared export.
What is OPEC? (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
Roughly what percent of Iranians trust their government?
What is 50%?
Iran's judiciary can perform THIS to determine if the government is following Islam.
Judicial Review.
In Iran, political participation was notable during this most recent election for this reason
This Iranian movement was created in response to the rigged presidential election results of 2009.
What is the Green Movement?
Economic event in the 1970s that helped give rise to a wave of Iranian populism.
What is the 1970s oil boom?
THIS person was overthrown in the Iranian Revolution (1979).
The Shah (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi).
THIS body of Iran's legislative branch, also known as the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has powers such as drafting legislation and approving the budget.
The Majles.
What is the implementation of quotas/reserved seats for minorities
Iran uses this electoral system to elect the president and members of the Majles.
What is the Two-Round System (TRS)?
Iran is experiencing this specific type of emigration trend which is negatively impacting it's economy.
What is brain drain?