Iraqi Political Systems: Societal Context and Decision Making
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What factors influence the functioning of a political system according to the text?

  • Climate, topography, natural resources, and urban development
  • Geographical location, historical experience, economic resources, social composition, and political culture (correct)
  • International alliances, diplomatic relations, population size, and educational level
  • Political party dominance, military strength, religious diversity, and technological advancement

    • What are the two non-Arab states surrounding Iraq according to the text?

  • Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
  • Iran and Turkey (correct)
  • Egypt and Lebanon
  • Jordan and Syria

    • What characterizes Iraq's relations with Jordan based on the text?

  • Diplomatic isolation and economic sanctions
  • Conflict and territorial disputes
  • Military alliances and joint security agreements
  • Stability and rapprochement for political and economic reasons (correct)

    • Why does Iraq need to search for a sea port according to the text?

    <p>Due to its geographical location not providing wide exposure to water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes political problems for Iraq's geographical location according to the text?

    <p>Its shape taking the form of a triangle and being surrounded by six states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Iraq's political system is shaped by its societal context, legal frameworks, and ongoing interactions between entities.
    • Societal Context:
      • Geographical Location: Iraq is located in the East of the Arab Gulf, shaped like a triangle with a base in the Kurdish region and a vertex on the Arab Gulf, lacking a wide exposure to water, and surrounded by six states, two of which are non-Arab (Iran and Turkey).
      • Historical Experience: Relations with neighbors have been unstable and conflictual, with periods of relief.
      • Economic Resources: Not specified in the text.
      • Social Composition: Not specified in the text.
      • Political Culture: Not specified in the text.
    • Iraq's geographical location has caused political problems, as it lacks a wide exposure to water and is surrounded by six states, two of which are non-Arab.
    • Relations with Jordan have been stable and rapprochement for political and economic reasons.
    • Iraq's instability and conflictual relations with some neighbors have been a significant influence on its political system.
    • The text does not provide specific information about Iraq's economic resources, social composition, or political culture.

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    Learn about the influence of societal context, legal frameworks, and decision-making processes in the Iraqi political system.

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