Iran: Political and Economic Change AP Comparative Government

Party systems in Mexico and Russia affect the political legitimacy of each state. (a) Identify Mexico’s historically dominant party, and identify the type of party system Mexico currently has. (b) Describe two reforms since 1980 that facilitated Mexico’s transition away from a dominant party system. ( Warm-up

Political and Economic Change Iran’s history has included both evolution and revolution Iran was the first large empire in world history and was a military powerhouse with strong leaders and a centralized government In the 20th century there were two revolutions Both pushed for democratic principles and the second reunified religion with politics to create the modern theocracy Resources in Iran have varied and have brought with them benefits and negatives Lack of arable land has meant little agriculture. Lack of access to major water networks pushed Iran into trading by land Oil has produced great benefit and has greatly helped the economy in modern times It has also caused domestic issues as the resource has not always been used in a way that benefits the government and the people Political and Economic Change