13.3 Iran: Elections & Political Parties

How often are presidential elections held in Iran?

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every eight years

What is the role of the Guardian Council in Iran’s elections?

• Organizing election campaigns

• Approving or disqualifying candidates

• Counting votes

• Announcing election results

What type of electoral system is used to elect members of the Majles in Iran?

• Proportional representation

• First-past-the-post

• Mixed single-member district and multimember district

• Single transferable vote

How are religious minorities represented in the Majles?

• They have no representation

• They have five guaranteed seats

• They are represented based on population

• They are represented through a separate council

What happens if no candidate wins more than 50 percent of the vote in the first round of the presidential election in Iran?

• The candidate with the most votes wins

• A second-round election is held

• The election is declared invalid

• The Guardian Council selects the president

What major political event took place in Iran following the 2009 presidential election?

• Peaceful transition of power

• Massive protests against alleged election fraud

• Economic reforms

• Constitutional amendment

Why was reformist president Mohammad Khatami’s ability to implement reforms limited?

• Lack of public support

• Vetoes by the Guardian Council

• Economic constraints

• International pressure

What was the significance of the 2013 presidential election in Iran?

• A conservative candidate won

• A moderate candidate, Hassan Rouhani, won

• The election was canceled

• It was the first election with electronic voting

What impact did President Hassan Rouhani have on Iran’s foreign policy?

• He isolated Iran from the international community

• He negotiated the nuclear accord

• He increased military spending

• He withdrew from the United Nations

Who was the frontrunner in the 2021 presidential election, and how did the Guardian Council influence the results?

• Hassan Rouhani; by supporting his campaign

• Ebrahim Raisi; by disqualifying moderate and reformist candidates

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad; by organizing rallies

• Mohammad Khatami; by providing financial support