AP Comp Gov: Iran

Which of the following political systems best describes the current political structure of Iran?

• socialist

• communist

• theocratic

• democratic

Which of the following are democratically elected institutions in Iran?

I. the president

II. the supreme leader

III. the Assembly of Experts

IV the Majlis

• I and II

• I, III, and IV

• III and IV

• I only

In 1989, after the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, the Iranian constitution was amended to

• allow female suffrage

• make the president chief of the armed forces

• change the selection process for the supreme leader

• create the Majlis

Final legal authority in Iran is maintained through the

• Majlis

• Constitution of 1979

• Sharia

• President

The authority to dismiss the supreme leader lies with the

• Assembly of Experts

• Majlis

• Guardian Council

• President

What are the two most important policymaking bodies in Iran?

• the president and the supreme leader

• the president and the Expediency Council

• the Majlis and the Guardian Council

• the president and the Majlis

Which of the following most accurately depicts the Islamic Republic of Iran?

• a unitary government with a single executive and a bicameral legislature

• a unitary government with a dual executive and a unicameral legislature

• a federal government with a dual executive and a bicameral legislature

• a federal government with a single executive and a unicameral legislature

All of the following are appointed by the supreme leader EXCEPT the

• Expediency Council

• head of the judicial system

• president

• six members of the Guardian Council

Iran is often categorized as a rentier state because

• the state has complete ownership over the business sector

• The Iranian government can rely on income from oil

• most individuals rent rather than own homes

• the Majlis is directed elected by the people

In comparison to the National People's Congress in China, the Majlis in Iran

• Is not directly elected by the people

• Represents regions

• Selects the president

• Has real policymaking power