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23 Cards in this Set
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What kind of government does Iran have?
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An Islamic Republic
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What is the most powerful position in the government?
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Supreme Leader
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How long does the SL serve for?
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Life
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What does the SL do?
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Controls military and foreign policy, is the head of state and religion
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How long does the president serve for?
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4 years
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How is the President elected?
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By national vote
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What does the president mainly handle?
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domestic policy
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What body are all presidential candidates screened by?
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The Guardian Council
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What is Iran's single-chamber system called?
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the Majlis
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How many members are in the single-party legislative system?
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290 members
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How long are members elected to the Majlis for?
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4 years
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What do the Majlis do?
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Vote on new legislature, approves budget, impeach president, etc.
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How long is the Head of the Judiciary's term?
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5 years
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How are the members of the Supreme Court elected?
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By the SL
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What does the Cabinet of Ministers do?
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serve as the cabinet to the president
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How many people are in the CoM?
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30 (8 vice presidents and 22 ministers)
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What is the Assembly of Experts?
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A group of 86 Islamic scholars who appoint and monitor the SL
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How long do members of the AoE serve for?
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8 years
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How many members of the Guardian Council are there?
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12 members
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How long are terms in the Guardian Council?
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6 years
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How many members of the Expediency Council are there?
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30
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What does the Expediency Council do?
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resolves disputes between the Guardian Council and Majlis and advises the SL
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How long are terms in the Expediency Council?
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5 years
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