Some Scholars Posit That Democracy and Islam Are Incompatible

question 64

Essay

Some scholars posit that democracy and Islam are incompatible. Does Iran prove or disprove this argument? In your response, note the authoritarian features of the theocratic regime as well as the concessions it has made to democracy. Moreover, address whether the nondemocratic elements of the regime are a result of features unique to Iran.

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