National Party Congress vs Politburo Standing Committee

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What is the role of the Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) in policy making compared to the National Party Congress?

The PSC has full policy-making control over national security and economy, while the National Party Congress has legislative and policy power over most other aspects of national policy.

The PSC and the National Party Congress are strongly symbiotic, with leaders of each body meeting privately to negotiate over major policy changes.

The PSC has near total control over national policy making while the National Party Congress does little more than ratify policies already decided upon. (correct)

Neither the PSC nor the National Party Congress exerts much control over policy making, but the National Party Congress does generate legislation that becomes a part of the national debate.

What was Iran's response to America's withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action?

Increase its stockpile of enriched uranium (correct)

Improve relations with Russia and China

Enrich uranium to weapons grade

Demand additional concessions from the European Union

What best summarizes the Chinese economy since the 1980s?

Rapid growth and liberalization (correct)

Slow growth and privatization

Stagnation and state control

Fluctuations and nationalization

What is the relationship between the Politburo Standing Committee and the National Party Congress?

The PSC and the National Party Congress are strongly symbiotic, with leaders of each body meeting privately to negotiate over major policy changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the National Party Congress in policy making?

To generate legislation that becomes a part of the national debate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action?

It is a nuclear agreement between Iran and Western powers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of introducing elements of the free market in Russia?

Rapid economic growth Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2008-2012 presidential term reveal about Russia's semi-presidential system?

Power is more vested in an individual than any particular office Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as asymmetric federalism in Russia?

Asymmetric federalism Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe Iran's judiciary?

Rule by law, subject to the interests of leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Majlis and the Expediency Council?

Expediency Council rules on unresolved legislative disagreements Signup and view all the answers

What occurred in Russia from 2008-2012?

Vladimir Putin and Dimitry Medvedev briefly switched offices Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Party Congress and Politburo Standing Committee (PSC)

The PSC has near total control over national policy making, while the National Party Congress ratifies policies already decided upon.

Iran's Response to America's Withdrawal from JCPOA

Iran's response was to increase its stockpile of enriched uranium.

Chinese Economy since the 1980s

The Chinese economy has experienced rapid economic growth as elements of the free market were introduced.

Russian Politics

From 2008-2012, Vladimir Putin and Dimitry Medvedev briefly "switched" offices, with Putin taking over as prime minister and Medvedev as president, showing that in Russia, power is more vested in an individual than any particular office.

Russian Regionalism

The differences in powers between different regions in Russia are referred to as asymmetric federalism.

Iranian Judiciary

Iran's leaders practice rule by law, not rule of law, and this means the legal system is subject to the interests of the leaders.

Legislative Process in Iran

Within the legislative process, the Expediency Council resolves unresolved legislative disagreements between the Guardian Council and the Majlis.

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Compare the roles of the National Party Congress and the Politburo Standing Committee in policy making in China. Understand the extent of their control over national security, economy, and legislation.