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The Islamic Republic of Iran What is a theocratic republic?

The Islamic Republic of Iran What is a theocratic republic?. Who has the power? Who makes decisions?. As a “REPUBLIC,” Do the people have a say in their government?. Universal Suffrage for those 18 years of age National, Provincial, and Local Elections

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The Islamic Republic of Iran What is a theocratic republic?

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  1. The Islamic Republic of IranWhat is a theocratic republic? Who has the power? Who makes decisions?

  2. As a “REPUBLIC,” Do the people have a say in their government? • Universal Suffrage for those 18 years of age • National, Provincial, and Local Elections • Who runs in the elections…and are they free and fair?

  3. Iran’s National System of Government

  4. Iran’s Executive Branch: The UNELECTED • Supreme Leader • Commander-in-chief of the military (he alone can declare war or peace) • Controls Intelligence and security operations • Appoints the head of the judiciary • Serves for life • Selected by the Assembly of Experts • Currently Ayatollah Khamenei • Guardian Council • (1 of the 3 “oversight” bodies) • 12 members • 6 Islamic Clerics • 6 Jurists • Must approve all laws passed by parliament (determines compatibility with Islamic Law) • Must approve all candidates for parliament, president, and Assembly of Experts • Supervises Elections

  5. Iran’s Executive Branch: The ELECTED • President • Elected by the people • Serve 4-year terms (2 term limit) • “Public Face” of the nation • Subordinate to the Supreme Leader • Powers are limited (mostly in charge of economic policies) • Currently Hassan Rouhani

  6. Iran’s Legislative BranchThe ELECTED • Parliament • 290 Members (majlis) • Elected by popular vote • 4-year terms • All bills they pass are subject to approval by the Guardian Council • All sessions are open to the public

  7. Democracy Index A map of the world showing the results of The Economist's Democracy Index survey for 2012. Each country's democracy is rated on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the most democratic and 0 being the least democratic. Key:Full democracies:9.00-10.00 8.00-8.99 Flawed democracies:7.00-7.99 6.00-6.99 Hybrid regimes:5.00-5.99 4.00-4.99 Authoritarian regimes:3.00-3.99 2.00-2.99 0.00-1.99

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