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Compare the sources of power in the UK and Iran.
UK: Constitution, tradition, Parliament | Iran: Religion (Shiism), Supreme Leader.
Contrast the changes in power in Mexico and China.
Mexico: Authoritarian to emerging democracy | China: Dynastic rule to Communist authoritarianism.
What are the differences between the UK monarchy and the Iranian Supreme Leader?
UK Monarchy: Symbolic, limited power | Iranian Supreme Leader: Significant religious and political power.
Compare the roles of the military in Nigeria and China.
Nigeria: Historically involved in coups and dictatorships | China: Controlled by the Communist Party to maintain power.
Contrast the political systems of Russia and the UK.
Russia: Strong presidency, history of authoritarianism | UK: Parliamentary system, evolutionary democracy.
Compare the influence of religion in Iran and Nigeria.
Iran: Foundation of theocracy, Sharia law | Nigeria: Significant influence, but secular state with religious diversity.
Contrast the role of the legislature in the UK and Russia.
UK: Powerful, shapes political direction | Russia: Used by political elite to maintain power.
Compare the transitions of power in Mexico and Nigeria.
Mexico: Transition from authoritarianism to democracy | Nigeria: Transition from military rule to democracy, but with ongoing military influence.
Contrast the political change in the UK and Iran.
UK: Evolutionary change | Iran: Revolutionary change.
Compare the level of political centralization in China and Mexico.
China: Highly centralized under the Communist Party | Mexico: More decentralized with emerging democracy.
What were the causes and effects of the 1979 Iranian Revolution?
Cause: Dissatisfaction with the Shah's rule | Effect: Establishment of a theocracy under Ayatollah Khomeini.
What were the causes and effects of the collapse of the Soviet Union?
Cause: Economic stagnation, political repression | Effect: Rise of a strong presidency in Russia.
What were the causes and effects of British colonialism in Nigeria?
Cause: Imperial ambitions | Effect: Introduction of Western ideals, but also military rule and ethnic tensions.
What were the causes and effects of the 1910 Mexican Revolution?
Cause: Social inequality, political repression | Effect: Transition towards democracy, though with periods of authoritarianism.
What were the causes and effects of Deng Xiaoping's reforms in China?
Cause: Economic stagnation under Mao | Effect: Economic growth but continued political authoritarianism.
What was the cause and effect of the Magna Carta in the UK?
Cause: Limits on royal power demanded by nobles | Effect: Beginning of the shift from absolute monarchy to parliamentary system.
What were the causes and effects of military dictatorships in Nigeria?
Cause: Political instability, corruption | Effect: Human rights abuses, economic mismanagement.
What were the causes and effects of PRI's clientelism in Mexico?
Cause: Desire to maintain political power | Effect: Increased popular support, but also corruption and inequality.
What were the causes and effects of the Glorious Revolution in the UK?
Cause: Fear of Catholic succession to the throne | Effect: Establishment of parliamentary supremacy.
What were the causes and effects of the end of dynastic rule in China?
Cause: Internal rebellions, foreign intervention | Effect: Period of instability followed by Communist rule.
What is the role of the Prime Minister in the UK?
Head of government, leader of the majority party in Parliament.
What is the role of the Parliament in the UK?
Legislative body responsible for making laws and holding the government accountable.
What is the role of the Supreme Leader in Iran?
Highest religious and political authority, oversees all branches of government.
What is the role of the President in Russia?
Head of state, appoints the prime minister and cabinet, issues decrees.
What is the role of the Communist Party in China?
Dominant political organization, controls the government and military.
What is the role of the President in Mexico?
Head of state and government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
What is the role of the President in Nigeria?
Head of state and government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
What is the role of the legislature in Russia?
Formally enacts laws, but largely controlled by the executive branch.
What is the role of the Iranian President?
Second-highest ranking official; implements the constitution and heads the executive branch.
What is the role of the judiciary in the UK?
Interprets laws and ensures they are applied fairly.