Guardian Council
Definition
The Guardian Council is a powerful body in Iran that consists of 12 members, half of whom are appointed by the Supreme Leader and the other half are nominated by the judiciary and approved by the Parliament. It has the authority to vet candidates for elections and can veto legislation deemed inconsistent with Islamic principles.
Related terms
Supreme Leader: The Supreme Leader is the highest-ranking political and religious authority in Iran, with significant control over all branches of government.
Parliament: The Parliament, also known as Majlis, is the legislative body in Iran responsible for passing laws and approving budgets.
Veto Power: Veto power refers to the ability to reject or block a decision or legislation proposed by another branch or institution. In this case, it refers to the Guardian Council's authority to veto legislation they deem inconsistent with Islamic principles.
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Study guides (6)
AP Comparative Government - 2.6 Legislative Systems
AP Comparative Government - 2.7 Independent Legislatures
AP Comparative Government - 4.1 Unit 4 - Electoral Systems and Rules
AP Comparative Government - 4.1 Electoral Systems and Rules 🗞️
AP Comparative Government - 4.2 Objectives of Election Rules 📰
AP Comparative Government - 4.5 Impact of Social Movement and Interest Groups on Governments
Practice Questions (2)
Which country has an authoritarian regime and requires candidates to be vetted by the Guardian Council for inclusion on the ballot?
In which country are candidates for the legislative branch vetted by the Guardian Council?
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