Answer:Nation 1: _Belgium______
Nation 2: ____Iran____
Type of Government
Belgium =Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Theocratic republic
Type of Economy
Belgium = Capitalism
Iran = Largely controlled by government
Type of Leader/Name of Leader
Belgium = Chief of state: King Philippe (since 2013) Head of government: Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (since 2020)
Iran = Chief of state: Supreme Leader Ali Hoseini-Khamenei (1989) Head of government: President Hasan Fereidun Rohani (2013)
Branches of Government
Belgium = Executive branch: king and prime minister Legislative branch: parliament—senate and chamber of representatives Judicial: high court and subordinate courts (appeal, regional courts, specialized courts)
Iran= Executive branch: supreme leader and president Legislative: unicameral Judicial: supreme court and subordinate courts
How Power Is Distributed
Belgium = Divided among three branches. Monarch is bound by constitution that explains his or her duties. Made up of communities and regions that have authority of their areas.
Iran= Equally between branches, although legislative is unicameral
How Leaders Are Chosen
Belgium = Monarchy is hereditary. Parliament is elected by citizens. Following elections, the majority party appoints prime minister or the monarch chooses the prime minister with approval by parliament.
Iran= Supreme leader appointed for life by Assembly of Experts. President elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds (if needed) for a four-year term.
Type of Freedoms Citizens Have or Do Not Have
Belgium = Freedom of expression and belief, freedom to assemble
Iran = Assembly, association, and expression often suppressed
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