Guardian Council Iran

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    • Led by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
    • Twelve members
      1. 6 Islamic Jurists
      1. 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
  • 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.
  • Powers

    1. Highest ruling body in Iran
    2. Interprets the Constitution
    3. Has veto power over the legislature
    4. Supervises Elections
    5. Reviews legislature
    6. Has ultimate say in a candidate's worthiness to run in elections

  • 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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