Which of the following is a reason why followers of Baha'i are denounced as heretics in Iran?
A. They follow a monotheistic religion.
B. The religion is founded on the belief that judgment day is yet to take place.
C. The faith originated in Armenia and not in Iran around the mid nineteenth century.
D. Baha'i followers believe that the final imam has not yet emerged.
E. Apostasy is a crime and Baha'is are technically guilty a priori, and could potentially
face the death penalty.
E
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A. Interest groups B. Political parties C. The majority D. Elected representatives E. Elites
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a. heightened scrutiny b. strict scrutiny c. rational basis d. suspect classification
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).