Iran Flashcards
1
Q
Velayat-e faqih
A
The will of God over the will of the people
2
Q
The problem of “routinization of charisma” by Max Weber
A
What happens to a regime founded on a leader figure once that leader is gone?
3
Q
Name of the parliament in Iran
A
Majlis
4
Q
How many chambers?
A
1 - lower house, Majlis
5
Q
Main objective of the constitution
A
Guide the people towards God
6
Q
TensionTM
A
Republicanism and Theocracy
7
Q
Formal powers of the Supreme Leader
A
Formal: Appoints President, Chief justice, and Guardian council. Commander in chief of the military. Owns state own asset that are not subject to government oversee.
