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WorksheetsAP Compare: Iran
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
The single largest ethnic group in Iran is
Arab
Shia
Persian
Azeri
Though originally called upon to fight on the front lines of the Iran-Iraq war, this institution is now known for their recent involvement in suppressing protests through intimidation and violence:
Quds
Mojahedin-e Khalgh Organization (MKO)
Second Khordad Front
Basij
In Iran, the head of the judiciary is
chosen by majority vote in the Assembly of Religious Experts
appointed by the Supreme Leader
chosen by a two-thirds majority of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles)
appointed by the Guardian Council
The White Revolution in Iran refers to
the conservative policies enacted by President Ahmadinejad since 2005.
the conservative backlash following the green movement in 2009.
the attempts at modernization led by the shah in the 1960s.
the overthrow of Iran’s democratically elected government in 1953.
Iranians differ from much of the Middle East in that
they are not a majority Arab population and many do not speak Arabic.
they are majority Sufi population.
the majority of the population is Zoroastrian.
they are majority Sunni population.
Within the legislative process, what is the relationship between the Majlis and the Expediency Council?
The Expediency Council serves, as 12 individuals within the Majlis that vote in a bloc, to represent the Ayatollah’s interests.
The Expediency Council has no formal power over legislation, but exerts a strong policy influence on the Majlis.
The Expediency Council rules on unresolved legislative disagreements between the Guardian Council and the Majlis.
The Expediency Council must approve all legislation issued by the Majlis based on compatibility with the constitution.
Operation Ajax refers to
the U.S. covert program that was instrumental in the overthrow of Mohammad Mosaddeq.
the removal of Reza Khan by the British in 1941.
the revolutionary movements that toppled the monarchy in 1979.
the seizure of the American embassy in 1979.
What kind of electoral system does Iran use for the Majlis and Assembly of Experts?
proportional representation
mixed single-member and multi member districts
none—all representatives are appointed
single-member district
Countries like Iran are often thought to have a resource “curse.” Based on your knowledge of Iran and its economy, the resource curse is the theory that
countries without oil or valuable natural resources cannot successfully develop economically.
economies that have valuable natural resources tend to diversify less and can be unstable.
economies with fossil fuels usually have divided governments.
countries with valuable natural resources will be invaded more frequently.
Which individual largely articulated the ideas behind the Islamic Revolution of 1979?
Ayatollah Khomeini
Reza Khan
Mohammad Mosaddeq
Ayatollah Khamenei
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of sources of legitimacy in Iran and Mexico?
In Iran, the regime primarily derives its legitimacy from the Supreme Leader, while in Mexico, the primary source of legitimacy is the president.
In Iran, the regime primarily derives its legitimacy from the Assembly of Experts, while in Mexico, the primary source of legitimacy is the rule of law.
In Iran, the regime primarily derives its legitimacy from religion, while in Mexico, the primary source of legitimacy is the constitution.
In Iran, the regime primarily derives its legitimacy from the rule of law, while in Mexico, the primary source of legitimacy is the Supreme Court.
In contrast to the president of Mexico, the president of Iran
is not the head of state
is limited to two consecutive four-year terms
is appointed rather than elected
does not select their own cabinet
Which of the following most accurately compares the national legislatures of Iran and the United Kingdom?
In both countries, the legislatures approve legislation and oversee the budget.
In both countries, laws passed by the legislatures cannot be overturned.
In both countries, there are no restrictions as to who can run for the legislature.
In both countries, each legislature has an upper and lower house.
The institution in Iran that would make laws related to civil liberties is the
Guardian Council
Majles
Assembly of Experts
Basij
