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- Led by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
- Twelve members
- 6 Islamic Jurists
- 6 Jurists specializing in law
- Cannot introduce legislation to the Majilis
- Majilis has no legal authority withour the Guardian Council
- Functions as a constitutional court
- The Supreme Leader has the power to dismiss Islamic Jourists
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The Guardian Council of Iran is the supreme legislative and judicial body as outlined by the Iranian Constitution. Led by Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, the Guardian Council has the duty of interpreting the Constitution, supervising elections, and reviewing all laws passed by the legislature.
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Powers
- Highest ruling body in Iran
- Interprets the Constitution
- Has veto power over the legislature
- Supervises Elections
- Reviews legislature
- Has ultimate say in a candidate's worthiness to run in elections
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2008 Election Controversy
The Council was criticized during the 2008 Iranian Legislative Election for preventing fair elections by barring several candidates from the Iran Reformist Coalition. -
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Guardian Council Iran Questions
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If you want to speak to the city council, how do you arranged this chance? 4 AnswersWhere I live, all of the city councils (several small towns make up my community) let you sign up to address the council if you show up a few minutes before the... read more -
Will Russia impose sanctions against Iran? 1 AnswerWell Russia alone cannot impose sanctions against Iran. It can withdraw the current trades in between both countries. To impose sanctions all the Vito countrie... read more
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Did Israel promise not to strike Iran? 1 AnswerIsrael has stated that it would never attack Iran with the goal of the Iranian people themselves being the target, nor of their government being the specific ta... read more
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Is Noah's Ark located on Mount Sabalon in Iran? 2 AnswersMount Sabalan, a stratovolcano located in the Meshkinshahr Ardabil province, with 4,821 meters it is the third highest mountain in Iran. http://upload.wikimed... read more
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RT @IEN88: #iranelection #iran The Guardian:Tehran council's move to start laughing clubs http://bit.ly/1tV4DN | regime clowns not funny
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#iranelection #iran The Guardian reports on Tehran city council's move to start laughing clubs in an effort to... http://bit.ly/1tV4DN
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#iranelection Guardian Council upset at suggestions that Palin's "Going Rogue" is in fact a lurid aside at the failure of Democracy in Iran
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RT @andy_spiller: #iranelection Guardian council "We prefer to exchange in Iran, like at carboot sale, you know?" | Ubay "Buyer Collects"
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#iranelection When asked if Iran was sticking a finger in the air at the US, EU, Guardian Council spokesman said"No its 2 fingers, V-shaped"
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