Which of the following best describes the Islamic Republic of Iran?

All are acceptable descriptions of Iran.

Iranians are guaranteed the freedoms of speech and association as long as...

they comply with the guidelines of Islam.

Political soc. occurs through state-controlled institutions like educ and the military but,

counter-revolutionary movements thrive in the universities.

How is the Revolutionary Guard different from the regular army?

The RG thwarts internal threats.

Which of the following are democratically elected institutions in Iran?

President, Assembly of Religious Experts, and Majles

Which of the following describes the relationship between shari'a law and state law in Iran?

State law is grounded in Shari'a law.

Between 1906 and 1976, stable political parties did not develop because...

competitive elections were rare.

How are the Iranian and Mexican political systems different?

Iran has a unicameral legislature and Mexico is bicameral.

Why does the state encounter difficulties when trying to unify citizens around religion?

Iran has long kept church and state affairs separate.

Shi'ite Muslims believe...

only the descendant of Mohammed is his rightful successor.

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1
Which of the following best describes the Islamic Republic of Iran?
Unicameral Legislature and Dual Executive
Unitary Government
All are acceptable descriptions of Iran.
Constitutional Government
2
Iranians are guaranteed the freedoms of speech and association as long as...
they are given formal approval by the government.
they are peaceful.
they do not revolt against government authority.
they comply with the guidelines of Islam.
3
Political soc. occurs through state-controlled institutions like educ and the military but,
friends avoid pol. discussions.
because the church forbids secular discussions.
counter-revolutionary movements thrive in the universities.
citizens avoid pol. discussions at home.
4
Ethnically, Iranians are primarily...
Persian.
European
Arabic.
a diverse population.
5
What is unique about the Iranian political system when compared to the other AP 6?
The judiciary is independent from the executive.
The Majles is not elected by the citizens.
They have a dual executive.
It is a democratic theocracy.
6
The head of the judiciary is appointed by?
Supreme Leader
Majles
President
Guardian Council
7
How is the Revolutionary Guard different from the regular army?
The RG is a reservist unit.
The army is expected to be secular.
The RG identifies both foreign and domestic threats.
The RG thwarts internal threats.
8
Which of the following is not a power of the Supreme Leader?
Choose the President.
Function as Commander in Chief.
Nominate clerics to the Guardian Council.
Remove the president and judicial officials.
9
Which of the following are democratically elected institutions in Iran?
Supreme Leader, President, and Majles
President and Supreme Leader
President, Assembly of Religious Experts, and Majles
Majles
10
Which of the following describes the relationship between shari'a law and state law in Iran?
State law is separate from the Shari'a law.
State law is grounded in Shari'a law.
The Supreme Leader writes all state laws.
Shari'a law no longer applies to Iranian society.
11
The nature of the Iranian electoral system has been questioned by?
Expediency Council
female voters
Guardian Council
young voters
12
Between 1906 and 1976, stable political parties did not develop because...
None of the answers are applicable.
competitive elections were rare.
of widespread apathy.
they were banned by the government.
13
Iran is best described as a rentier state. How do Iranians think this money should be spent?
To pay for affirmative action programs for females.
To pay for secondary and tertiary schooling.
To pay for welfare programs.
To cut welfare programs.
14
A country that derives most of it's revenue from the sale of natural resources is...
described as a primary sector economy.
practicing import substitution.
There isn't an acceptable answer.
a rentier state.
15
Iran's main economic problem is...
volatile oil prices.
rapid population growth.
a lack of educated workers.
possibility of war.
16
How are the Iranian and Mexican political systems different?
Iran has a unicameral legislature and Mexico is bicameral.
Mexico has a prime minister and Iran has a Supreme Leader.
They use the double ballot system for all elections.
They are similar in all aspects.
17
Compared the NPC in China, the Majles in Iran...
has real policy-making power.
represents regions.
selects the president.
is not elected by the people.
18
Which of the following nations are responsible for the overthrow of PM Mossadegh in 1953?
Israel and the U.S.
U.S. and Iraq
U.S. and Canada
U.S. and the UK
19
Why does the state encounter difficulties when trying to unify citizens around religion?
It's difficult to get Shi'ite and Sunni's to agree on policy
Iran has a diverse religious population.
Arabs and Persians cannot agree on their faith.
Iran has long kept church and state affairs separate.
20
What are the most powerful policy-making institutions in Iran?
President and the Majles
Majles and Guardian Council
President and Assembly of Experts
Supreme Leader
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Shi'ite Muslims believe...
religion plays no role in government institutions.
Medina is the true birthplace of Islam.
that Christianity is an inferior religion.
only the descendant of Mohammed is his rightful successor.

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