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The Iranian Government Structure and Elected Institutions

Explore the intricacies of the Iranian government system, including the role of the President, Council of Ministers, Majles (Parliament), Assembly of Experts, and the significance of the Supreme Leader and Judiciary. Learn about the processes of direct popular elections, appointment positions, and the interplay of religious minorities in the governing structure.

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The Iranian Government Structure and Elected Institutions

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  1. Iranian Government

  2. I. Elected Institutions • President • Election • Qualifications: • Direct popular election

  3. Powers • Council of Ministers

  4. Parliament (Majles) • Powers • Unicameral system

  5. Elections • Single-member districts • List of candidates approved by Guardian Council • Religious minorities get seats

  6. Regional and Local Government • Unitary system • Local councils

  7. Assembly of Experts • 86 directly elected • Appoint, supervise, and remove Supreme leader

  8. II. Appointed Positions • Supreme Leader • Jurist Guardianship- • Role

  9. Powers • Head of military • Religion and culture • Appoints top legal positions

  10. Military • In addition to Army, Revolutionary Guard- • Basij-

  11. Guardian Council • Oversee all three branches • 12 members: • Candidates must apply • Can remove the president

  12. Expediency Council-

  13. Judiciary • Shar’ia Law- • Qanun Law- • Chief Justice appoints

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