Iran for the AP course: theocratic republic, Supreme Leader, Guardian Council, Majles, elections, and the 1979 revolution.
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- Who is Iran's current Supreme Leader?
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has held the position since 1989- What is the primary role of the Supreme Leader in Iran?
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The highest-ranking political and religious authority, commander-in-chief of all armed forces- What does Velayat-e Faqih mean?
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Rule of the Jurist, the principle that an Islamic legal scholar should hold supreme authority- When did Iran's Islamic Revolution occur?
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1979- Who was Iran's first Supreme Leader following the 1979 revolution?
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Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini- How many members does the Guardian Council have?
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Twelve members total: six appointed by the Supreme Leader, six chosen by the judiciary- What are the Guardian Council's main powers?
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Reviewing legislation, vetting candidates for office, and interpreting the constitution- What is the Majles?
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Iran's parliament, responsible for drafting and enacting legislation- What is the Assembly of Experts?
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A body of 88 clerics elected to select and potentially remove the Supreme Leader- What is the Expediency Discernment Council?
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An advisory body that resolves disputes between the Majles and the Guardian Council- What are the term limits for Iran's President?
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A maximum of two consecutive four-year terms- Can the Guardian Council veto legislation passed by the Majles?
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Yes, on grounds that it violates Islamic law or the constitution- Who appoints the six Guardian Council members that represent Islamic law?
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The Supreme Leader- How are the other six Guardian Council members selected?
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Nominated by the judiciary chief and confirmed by the Chief Judge- What is the foundation of Iran's legal system?
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Islamic law, or Sharia, as interpreted through the constitution and religious authorities
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