Iran AP Comparative Government and Politics

Which event is most directly associated with the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran?

• The 1953 coup

• The Constitutional Revolution

• The 1979 Revolution

• The Iran-Iraq War

Who was the leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution?

• Mohammad Khatami

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Mohammad Mossadegh

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

What significant change was implemented by the 1979 Constitution of Iran?

• Establishment of a secular state

• Creation of a monarchy

• Introduction of Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist)

• Legalization of Western political parties

What triggered the 1953 coup in Iran?

• The U.S. embassy hostage crisis

• The overthrow of the Shah

• Nationalization of the oil industry

• Establishment of a theocratic state

Which international conflict heavily influenced Iranian national identity and mistrust of the West?

• Persian Gulf War

• Iran-Iraq War

• Yom Kippur War

• Soviet-Afghan War

What is the highest authority in the Islamic Republic of Iran?

• The President

• The Supreme Leader

• The Guardian Council

• The Assembly of Experts

Which body in Iran is responsible for selecting the Supreme Leader?

• Expediency Council

• Majles

• Assembly of Experts

• Guardian Council

What is the main function of the Guardian Council?

• Drafting economic policy

• Appointing the President

• Vetting candidates and approving laws

• Overseeing the military

The Majles in Iran is best described as:

• A religious court

• The executive body

• The unicameral legislature

• A consultative council

Who appoints half of the Guardian Council members?

• The President

• The Assembly of Experts

• The Supreme Leader

• The Majles