Comparative Government Final Flashcards
Hybrid Regime
Governing system with democratic elements, but where ultimately the people are largely cut off from exercising real power and lack civil liberties.
Sharia Law
Muslim law. Code of conduct outlined in Islam.
Ayatollahs
Established Shiite hierarchical clergy who are political and spiritual authorities.
Principlists
Conservative camp in post-revolutionary Iran. Support the Supreme Leader and are focused on protecting the idealogical principles of the Islamic Revolution’s early days.
Assembly of Experts
Elected body of senior clerics who select the Supreme Leader.
Guardian Council
Most powerful theological body in Iran. Consists of six clerics appointed by the Supreme Leader and six judges named by the Majlis.
Expediency Council
Group appointed by the Supreme Leader to resolve conflicts between the Guardian Council and the Majils.
Guardianship of the Jurist
Theory in Shia Islam that holds that Islam gives an Islamic custodianship over the people (through government and religious matters)
Shah
Title given to emperors/kings and lords of Iran.
Biafra
Secessionist state in south Nigeria that existed during the Nigerian civil war.
Hausa-Fulani
Largest ethnic group in Nigeria. Most live in the north and are Muslims
Middle belt
Central region of Nigeria where no single ethnic group or religion dominates
Identity Politics
Political arguments that focus upon the interests and perspectives of groups with which people identify.
Zoning
The alternating of the Nigerian presidency between the North and the South (and seemingly Muslim and Christian)
Mestizo
Part Indian and part white Mexicans.
