Iran Institutions Block 3

Question 1

Made up of 12 individuals who serve six year terms, 6 appointed by the supreme leader, 6 appointed by the Chief Justice. They have the power to control elections, and reviewed bills passed by Majlis to ensure they conform with sharia and then can block any bills/law

Answer 1

Guardian Council

Question 2

Established by Khomeini. A parallel military force to the shah’s armed forces. Protects the republic.

Answer 2

Revolutionary Guard

Question 3

Having only one legislative chamber.

Answer 3

unicameral .

Question 4

Assembly that is directly elected by the people. Interprets the constitution and elected Khomeini’s successor. They can remove the supreme leader though this power has never been used.

Answer 4

Assembly of Experts

Question 5

Otherwise known as Velayat - e faqih, a concept in Shia Islam that gives the clergy political and religious power

Answer 5

Jurists Guardianship

Question 6

The president of Iran is directly elected by the people and only serves 2 terms. The current president of Iran is Masoud Pezeshkian.

Answer 6

President

Question 7

Elite branch of the military that operates abroad

Answer 7

Quds Force

Question 8

Dominated by the clergy, conducts day-to-day governance and initiates most of new laws and budget then submit them to parliament for approval modification, or rejection.

Answer 8

Cabinet

Question 9

based on the Koran, its covers family, commercial, and criminal law from Islamic principles and it strictly interprets the law

Answer 9

Sharia Law

Question 10

Clerics

Answer 10

Religious leaders or scholars who interpret Islamic law and guide the community in religious matters

Question 11

Oldest political institution in Iran that changes laws and interprets legislation, they appoint 6 Guardian Council members.

Answer 11

Majiles

Question 12

Brain Drain