Understanding Iran's Key Political and Religious Terms
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Key Political and Religious Terms in Iran
- Majlis: Unicameral parliament, reformist, vetted members, passes laws that are marginalized by its theocratic nature.
- Expediency Council: Liaison between the Guardian Council and the Majlis. This council makes policy and consists of 32 members who serve five-year terms.
- Guardian Council: The most powerful theological body in Iran, vetting all candidates. Their job is Sharia law oversight, making them too important to create laws. They cross executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- Assembly of Religious Experts: They meet once a year to choose supreme leaders and are the only branch with the power to oust the Supreme Leader. Members are popularly elected.
- Maslahat: A Sunni concept meaning expediency