The Political Structure of Iran

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The Political Structure of Iran

• The Political Structure of Iran

• Who chooses whom?
• Who is responsible?
• Who has the power?
• What is the peoples choice?

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ELECTORATE

• All citizens over 15 years old are eligible to
  vote
• Of a total population of about 70 million, almost
  50 million people are eligible to vote

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Factual Questions

• Who is at the top of the political power?
• What is the most politically influential body in
  Iran?
• What are the two main rivals in the political
  power structure of Iran?

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Critical Questions

• Critical Questions

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Political Structure
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ELECTORATE

• All citizens over 15 years old are eligible to
  vote
• Of a total population of about 70 million, almost
  50 million people are eligible to vote

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PRESIDENT

• PRESIDENT

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CABINET (Council of Ministers)?

• CABINET (Council of Ministers)?

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PARLIAMENT (Majlis)?

• PARLIAMENT (Majlis)?

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ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS

• ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS

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GUARDIAN COUNCIL

• GUARDIAN COUNCIL

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SUPREME LEADER (currently Ayatollah Ali Khamenei)?

• SUPREME LEADER (currently Ayatollah Ali Khamenei)?

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ARMED FORCES

• ARMED FORCES

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HEAD OF JUDICIARY

• HEAD OF JUDICIARY

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EXPEDIENCY COUNCIL

• EXPEDIENCY COUNCIL

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Factual Questions

• Factual Questions

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Interconnection of the Political System
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Factual Questions/Answers

• Factual Questions/Answers

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Factual Questions/Answers

• Factual Questions/Answers

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Factual Questions/Answers

• Factual Questions/Answers

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Factual Questions/Answers

• Factual Questions/Answers

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Critical Questions

• Critical Questions

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To vote or not to vote
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Womens choice
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The attitude of the youth
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Sources

• Buchta, Wilfried Who Rules Iran?
• http//news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/default.stm
  
• Email
• hosseini_at_email.arizona.edu