AP Comparative Government and Politics Iran

What type of government does Iran have?

• Anarchy

• Democratic Republic

• Monarchy

• Theocratic Republic

Who is the Supreme Leader of Iran?

• Ali Khamenei

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

• Hassan Rouhani

• Hossein Dehghan

What is the role of the Guardian Council in Iran?

• Conducting economic policy, regulating social media, organizing public protests

• Enforcing traffic laws, managing public transportation, overseeing environmental protection

• Vetting candidates for elections, approving laws, ensuring alignment with Islamic principles and the Iranian Constitution

• Issuing executive orders, managing foreign relations, overseeing military operations

What is the significance of the Assembly of Experts in Iranian politics?

• Managing the country's economy

• Enforcing domestic laws

• Appointing and overseeing the Supreme Leader of Iran

• Conducting foreign policy negotiations

Explain the concept of Velayat-e Faqih in Iran.

• Velayat-e Faqih is a term used to describe the traditional clothing worn by Iranian leaders.

• Velayat-e Faqih is a concept of separation of powers in Iran.

• Velayat-e Faqih is a form of democracy in Iran where citizens elect their leaders.

• Velayat-e Faqih is the concept of governance by a leading Islamic jurist in Iran, granting them the authority to rule as the Supreme Leader based on their interpretation of Islamic law.

What are the main functions of the Majlis in Iran?

• Enforcing religious laws

• Conducting military operations

• Regulating international trade agreements

• Proposing and passing laws, overseeing the government's actions, approving the national budget, representing the people's interests

Discuss the relationship between the President and the Supreme Leader in Iran.

• The relationship between the President and the Supreme Leader in Iran is one of subordination, with the Supreme Leader holding ultimate power and authority.

• The President can overrule decisions made by the Supreme Leader in Iran.

• The President and the Supreme Leader share equal power in Iran.

• The President has more authority than the Supreme Leader in Iran.

How does the electoral system work in Iran?

• Combination of direct and indirect elections

• No elections held

• Selection by a single committee

• Only direct elections

What are some key challenges facing Iran's political system?

• Stable economy

• Abundance of political freedoms

• Transparency in governance

• Lack of political freedoms, corruption, human rights violations, economic instability, and international sanctions.

How does Iran's foreign policy influence its domestic politics?

• Iran's foreign policy can impact its domestic politics through influencing alliances, economic conditions, and security threats.

• Iran's foreign policy has no impact on its domestic politics

• Iran's foreign policy has a positive impact on its domestic politics

• Iran's foreign policy only affects its military capabilities