Political Analysis Quiz

Political diversity in Iran’s Majles is most constrained by which of the following?

• The vetting of candidates by the Guardian Council

• The unwillingness of Iranians to support candidates who would challenge the government

• The use of a single-member district (SMD) electoral system in Iran

• The dominance of a single party in the Majles

Which of the following have veto power over legislation passed by the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles)?

• The Assembly of Religious Experts and the Expediency Council

• The Assembly of Religious Experts and the Guardian Council

• The Guardian Council and the Supreme Leader

• The Guardian Council and the president

Which of the following best describes Iran?

• A rentier state

• A command economy

• A socialist democracy

• A constitutional monarchy

Which of the following countries is best described as a theocratic state?

• China

• Mexico

• Nigeria

• Iran

Which of the following explains why Iran and Mexico changed voting rules for women?

• In a move to stop political unrest, the Iranian and Mexican governments banned women from voting in national elections.

• In both Iran and Mexico, the governments changed the rules to allow women to vote because of international pressure.

• In response to domestic political pressure, Iran implemented gender equity policies for voting and Mexico introduced gender quotas.

• Because of religious beliefs in Iran and Mexico, women are now allowed to vote but cannot campaign or run for office.

Which of the following best describes how members of Iran’s Guardian Council are selected?

• The supreme leader directly appoints all twelve members with approval from the Assembly of Experts.

• The supreme leader selects six members and the judiciary selects the other six members with Majles approval.

• All twelve Guardian Council members are directly elected every four years by the electorate.

• The Expediency Council appoints all twelve members of the Guardian Council every ten years.

Which of the following best describes Iranian political culture?

• It is dominated by sectarian and ethnic divisions.

• It is trusting of government and other institutions.

• It is prone to political change through referenda.

• It values the community’s welfare above individual rights.

Which of the following is a core principle of the present-day Islamist regime in Iran?

• Promotion of social justice through class struggle

• Violent conflict with the West to promote religious conversions

• Closer connection of Islam with its pre-Islamic Persian identity

• Accommodation of Islam to a constitutional framework

Which of the following is an accurate explanation of the difference between political party systems in Iran and the United Kingdom?

• The political party system in Iran reflects the principles of Islamic law, while in the United Kingdom, the political party system is corporatist.

• The political party system in Iran has evolved to a single-party dominant system, while in the United Kingdom, political parties have clear platforms and membership rules and compete effectively in elections.

• Political parties in Iran are unable to effectively support candidates for election and are not well-established, while in the United Kingdom, political parties are free to compete and the election rules in place have resulted in a system with two major parties.

• Political parties in Iran have been unable to raise funds necessary to sustain themselves, leading to a collapse in the party system, while in the United Kingdom, political parties are free to compete and raise money for elections, which has resulted in a two-party dominant system.

Which of the following pairs of religions are banned in Iran?

• Bahai and Shia Islam

• Zoroastrianism and Sunni Islam

• Christianity and Judaism

• Bahai and Sunni Islam