Parks 2013-2014
Aravind Rajagopalan
Unit 6: Case Study Iran
Term:
Definition in Images:
Theocracy
Academic Definition: a political unit
governed by a deity
(or by officials thought to be divinely
guided)
Term:
Definition in my words:
As seen in Government/Politics:
A government that is derived from
a divine source; a government
whose ultimate leader is God or a
representative of God
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Definition in my words:
A process through which people
become involved with politics,
general through a political party
As seen in Government/Politics:
China’s communist party used to
bring in new youth to garner popular
support for Mao’s regime.
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Political Recruitment
Academic Definition:
selection of people for involvement
in political activity and government
offices
Term:
Council of Guardians
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Why Shari’a addressed how Shari’a
Law is based on moral constructs
that are derived from Allah’s and the
Prophet Mohammad’s will.
Parks 2013-2014
Aravind Rajagopalan
Unit 6: Case Study Iran
Academic Definition:
the upper chamber within the
constitution of the Islamic Republic
of Iran, Twelve individuals who
serve six-year terms: six lawyers,
nominated by the chief justice and
approved by the Majlis, and six
clerics appointed by the supreme
leader. The Council can review all
Majlis legislation.
Term:
Definition in my words:
Council elected in part by the
supreme leader and the Chief
Justice. Their purpose is to oversee
the concordance of Qanun law with
prevailing principles of Islam. They
also vet candidates selected for
presidential l election.
As seen in Government/Politics:
Iran’s Guardian Council is often in
facor of the Supreme Leader because
they, like the ulema and the
Ayatollah, share religious views of an
Islamic State.
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Supreme Leader
Academic Definition:
The country's most powerful political
figure, who has the authority to
overrule or dismiss the president,
appoints members of the Guardian
Council, and has personal
representatives in the army,
universities, etc.
Definition in my words:
As seen in Government/Politics:
Most powerful office; appointed by In the Revolution of 1979, Ayatollah
Assembly of Religious Experts but exerts
Khomeini, a charismatic and wellpower
learned member of the ulema,
-has many responsibilities and
orchestrated a usurpation of the
becomes a head of government
shah’s regime and established an
Islamic State.
Term:
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Definition in my words:
Law based on Mohammad’s words
and the Quran’s moral constructs
As seen in Government/Politics:
Shari’a Law is the basis of the
Judiciary and Supreme Court system
in Iran and confines citizens
unequivocally to the moral teachings
of Mohammad’s life and the Quran.
Shari’a Law
Academic Definition:
the code of law derived from the
Koran and from the teachings and
example of Mohammed
Parks 2013-2014
Aravind Rajagopalan
Unit 6: Case Study Iran
Term:
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Academic Definition: an authoritarian
government that valued nationalism,
secularism, and anti-communism,
combined with strict censorship
and state propaganda; secular
reformer of Iran, replaced the
Shari’a with a civil system.
Very brutal
Definition in my words:
The father-son shahs of Iran who
ruled the state with an iron grip,
leaving no room for opposition;
encouraged
Westernized/modernized living
As seen in Government/Politics: The
Shahs were not in good standing with
many of the citizens as they used
brute force (SAVAK task force) to
quell any resistance.
Term:
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Definition in my words:
The president, or head of
government as the head executive,
is directly elected by the people and
does not depend on votes of those
in the Parliament.
As seen in Government/Politics:
The United States elects its president
through a popular vote that proceeds
through the Electoral College, a
system that is independent of the
legislature and proportionately
assigns votes based on the
population of each state.
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Pahlavi Shahs
Presidential System
Academic Definition:
the executive branch is
elected by the people-"separation of powers"
Term:
Majlis
Parks 2013-2014
Aravind Rajagopalan
Unit 6: Case Study Iran
parliament established by the
despotic shah of Iran in the
Constitution of 1906
Definition in my words:
Iranian Parliament that consists of
directly elected representatives.
Instituted by the Constitution of
1906.
As seen in Government/Politics:
The Majlis has powers that includes
passing law that is reviewed by the
Guardian Council and selecting
presidential candidates.
Term:
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Academic Definition:
A body of statues (laws) made
by legislative bodies (Majlis)
inside Iran. Democratic in
nature.
Definition in my words:
A piece of legislation that is passed
by the Majlis and reviewed by the
Guardian Council that pertains to an
affair of the state not explicitly
governed by Shari’a Law.
As seen in Government/Politics:
Qanun Law must still be reviewed by
the Guardian Council but addresses
areas of policy such as economic and
welfare sectors.
Term:
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Definition in my words:
Conservative leader; President of
Iran since the 2005 Election
As seen in Government/Politics:
Ahmadinejad carries the
conservative torch well as he is well
endorsed by Ayatollah Khamanei and
the people, winning the previous
elections by large margins.
Academic Definition: the national
Qanun Law
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Academic Definition:
President of Iran
from 2004-present
Parks 2013-2014
Aravind Rajagopalan
Unit 6: Case Study Iran
Term:
Definition in Images:
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Ayatollah Khomeini
Academic Definition: Shiite leader who Definition
was
in my words:
exiled during Shah Muhammad Reza's
The First, most charismatic, supreme
reign; had writings published that
leader who orchestrated and took
encouraged an Iranian revolution; when
heIran after the Revolution of 1979.
over
return, he assumes power and establishes
He instituted many new government
a theocracy
institutions and positions to enhance
the efficacy and effectiveness of
government control.
Term:
Definition in Images:
As seen in Government/Politics:
Ayatollah Khomeini established the
Expediency Council whose main
purpose is to settle disputes
between the Majlis and the
Guardian Council and further
advise the Supreme leader on new
areas of policy.
As seen in a text (anything we’ve
analyzed at in class.)
Ayatollah Khamenei
Academic Definition:
Current Supreme Leader of Iran
Definition in my words:
Ayatollah Khamenei is the 2nd and
Current incumbent of the position of
Supreme Leader of Iran.
As seen in Government/Politics:
This Ayatollah is less charismatic
and more openly conservative than
his predecessor, making him a
formidable force for any reformist
resurgence to get through.