USA vs. Iran
Government and Citizen's rights
United States of America
- Constitution-based federal republic
- Strong democratic tradition
- Freedom of speech and religion
Theocratic Government
- Causes tensions between religions
- Takes away freedom to your own beliefs
- Strictly follows Islamic law
Federal republic
- Majority of power is given to citizens to vote
- Gives people a say in what is decided
- Central power of government are restricted
Islamic republic
- Group of countries all strictly ruled by the Islamic law
- All must follow same religion
- All beliefs must be the same, not a lot of freedom to speak opinions.
Big differences in beliefs and rights
Iran
- Theocratic government-based on Islamic law
- Strict religious legal system
Human rights
Iran lacks extensively in human rights. The United States succeeds in giving freedom of speech, religion, and many others.