What pol.factors slow Iranian government fr.implementing public policies/taking public action?

Conflict w/in elites(Clergy v non-clergy) ltd. financial res

Political and economic change in Iran has

Usually come through force and violence

How powerful is the media?

Not very powerful/doesn't discourage/encourage actions

Which of the following Iranian institutions is elected?

The Assembly of Religious Experts

Unitary states, like the UK and Iran

Function better in countries with less ethnic diversity

Identify 1 theocratic element of the Iranian constitution.

Allah source of sovereignty gives power to Sup. Leader

A certain amt. of separation of powers in the Iranian regime is illustrated by

Assembly of Experts power to name & dismiss Supreme Leader

What groups or political parties practice identity politics in Iran?

parties or political groups are restricted or forbidden

What political role does the military play in Iran?

Support Supreme Leader and suppress opposition

Which civil society groups are independent?

Independent grps. not wanted/encouraged by regime or gov't.

How accessible is the media to the public?

Media accessible but nearly all controlled by government.

The Iranian regime gains legitimacy through all the following methods EXCEPT

Free and open debates of major issues

A significant limitation on the representational nature of Iranian legislature is that

All candidates must be approved by Guardian Council

Who carries out government policies in Iran?

Government bureaucracy dominated by clerics

Identify two factors that determine capacity of government making publicpolicies/taking actions

Rely on oil $. Economic control by Bonyads. (Rel. Charities)

Identify two of last significant changes to Iranian constitution.

Expand powers of president. Establish Expediency Council

Identify roles of local government in Iran's unitary system.

Gather data. Planning. Policy recommendations.

Describe the role of political parties in Iran.

Little role in Irans politics. Often dissolve after election

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Which of the following is NOT a widely held political/social value in Iran?
Shiite dominance of politics
Free and fair elections
centralization of political power;
personalization of political power;
2
How long is the Supreme Leader's term?
12 years.
6 years.
Life
4 years.
3
What pol.factors slow Iranian government fr.implementing public policies/taking public action?
Bonyads and clerics.
Corruption and low political turnout.
Conflict w/in elites(Clergy v non-clergy) ltd. financial res
High GINI index and High poverty
4
Which interest group are charitable foundations persuading policymakers to strengthen roles?
Prebendalism
Camarillas
Bonyads
Nomenklatura
5
How is the president chosen?
By popular election
By the Guardian Council
By the Assembly of Experts
By the Supreme Leader.
6
Which of the following is NOT a politically relevant cleavage in Iran?
LGBT/Straight interest groups
urban-rural divisions
educational divisions
social class divisions
7
What are two politically relevant cleavages in Iran?
Gender cleavages
Catholics/Protestants
Shia-Sunni Islam
Over 50 vs. under 50
8
Political and economic change in Iran has
Come gradually over time
Usually come through force and violence
led to greater prosperity in the country
Often occured because of religious conflict
9
How powerful is the media?
Extremely powerful
Not very powerful/doesn't discourage/encourage actions
Is a neutral player in Iranian politics
Has no influence with the public
10
Which of the following Iranian institutions is elected?
The Guardian Council
The Supreme Leader
Local government officials
The Assembly of Religious Experts
11
Unitary states, like the UK and Iran
Function better in countries with less ethnic diversity
Function best in westernized secular countries
Function best in culturally diverse countries
Are least effective in countries/w less ethnic diversity
12
Iran's Gini index is 41/136. What does a higher Gini index mean?
Greater wealth inequality
Shorter Life span
Less wealth inequality
Longer life span
13
Identify 1 theocratic element of the Iranian constitution.
Allah source of sovereignty gives power to Sup. Leader
Supreme Leader is elected by popular election.
All government officials must be clerics.
Allah gives power to Guardian Council to appt. Sup. Leader
14
A certain amt. of separation of powers in the Iranian regime is illustrated by
power of the Majlis to dismiss president
Grand Ayatollah's veto power over Supreme Leader
Assembly of Experts power to name & dismiss Supreme Leader
President's ability to appoint Guardian Council
15
What groups or political parties practice identity politics in Iran?
Only parties/interest groups approved by Supreme Leader
parties or political groups are restricted or forbidden
Party of the Shia majority
Political parties approved by the regime
16
What political role does the military play in Iran?
Support the Revolutionary Guards and protect Supreme Leader
Support Supreme Leader and local officials
They do not play a political role.
Support Supreme Leader and suppress opposition
17
Who is head of state and head of government in Iran?
The President
The Prime Minister
The Supreme Leader
The Majlis
18
Which civil society groups are independent?
Independent groups that support the Supreme Leader
Independent grps. not wanted/encouraged by regime or gov't.
Shia muslim groups
Groups approved by Supreme Leader only
19
Who is in ultimate control of Iranian military forces?
The Red Guard Force of the Great Supreme Leader
The Supreme Leader
The Revolutionary Guard
The Guardian Council
20
How is the Supreme Leader chosen?
By the Guardian Council.
By popular election
By Allah
By the Assembly of Experts
21
How accessible is the media to the public?
Media is entirely accessible to the public
Media is controlled by the government and inaccessible
Media accessible but nearly all controlled by government.
The media is transparent with little government control
22
Who introduces and who approves bills in Iran's government?
Majlis and Guardian Council
Supreme Leader
Assembly of Religious Experts and Supremen Leader
Guardian Council and Assembly of Religious Experts
23
How long has the current regime been functioning?
Since the Safavid Empire.
Since 1959 Revolution
Since the Iran-Iraq War.
Since 1979 Revolution
24
The Iranian regime gains legitimacy through all the following methods EXCEPT
Free and open debates of major issues
and elected national legislature
nationalistic policies and pronouncements
adherence to Sharia
25
A significant limitation on the representational nature of Iranian legislature is that
members must be Majlis
legislators must swear to support proposals from Supreme Ldr
seats are reserved for mostly minority religious groups
All candidates must be approved by Guardian Council
26
Who carries out government policies in Iran?
The Supreme Leader
State and local tribal councils
Government bureaucracy dominated by clerics
Ministry of Policy
27
Identify two factors that determine capacity of government making publicpolicies/taking actions
Proportional representation and low participation
Universal Suffrage and low GINI index
Rely on oil $. Economic control by Bonyads. (Rel. Charities)
Urban and rural cleavages
28
Identify two of last significant changes to Iranian constitution.
Popular elections for Supreme Leader & Guardian Council
Expand powers of president. Establish Expediency Council
Abolish Guardian Council and create position prime minister
Increase powers of Supreme leader and ban women from voting
29
Identify roles of local government in Iran's unitary system.
Gather data. Planning. Policy recommendations.
Enforce Shariah Law and election rules.
Hold elections Nominate candidates collect taxes
Enforce political participation and collect taxes.
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Describe the role of political parties in Iran.
Political parties are not permitted in Iran.
Political parties tolerated but have little influence.
Strong voice for minorities and powerful political force.
Little role in Irans politics. Often dissolve after election

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