Analogy — Country and its national legislature: USA : Congress :: Iran : ?
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Majlis
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This analogy connects a country to the commonly used name of its national legislature. The United States has the Congress; for Iran the parallel body is needed.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- USA → Congress (House + Senate).
- Iran → Islamic Consultative Assembly, widely known as the “Majlis.”
Concept / Approach:Pick the term that is the established name for Iran’s legislature.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Recall global legislature names: Althing (Iceland), Storting (Norway), Cortes (Spain).2) For Iran, “Majlis” is correct.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Althing: Iceland.
- Storting: Norway.
- Cortes: Spain.
- None of these: incorrect; “Majlis” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing Middle-Eastern parliamentary terms; “Majlis” is the accepted English transliteration.
Final Answer:Majlis