Iranian Political Structure and Roles

The video explains the hierarchy of power in Iran, highlighting the supreme leader as the most powerful figure, followed by the president and vice president. It details the roles and limitations of these positions, the function of the Iranian Parliament, and the Guardian Council's authority. The video concludes with a summary of the power structure, emphasizing the supreme leader's overarching control.

Who holds the highest authority in Iran, both secular and religious?

• The Judiciary

• The President

• The Supreme Leader

• The Parliament

What is the main role of the President in Iran?

• To draft laws

• To appoint the Supreme Leader

• To carry out decrees and answer to the Supreme Court

• To control the military

Who takes over as acting president if the current president dies?

• The First Vice President

• The Speaker of Parliament

• The Supreme Leader

• The Chief Justice

What is the main responsibility of the first vice president after assuming power?

• To declare war

• To hold presidential elections within 50 days

• To appoint new ministers

• To dissolve the Parliament

What is the role of the Iranian Parliament, also known as the Majlis?

• To oversee the Guardian Council

• To draft laws

• To control the military

• To appoint the Supreme Leader

How many members are in the Guardian Council?

• 15

• 20

• 12

• 10

Who appoints half of the members of the Guardian Council?

• The Judiciary

• The Parliament

• The Supreme Leader

• The President

What power does the Guardian Council have over the Parliament?

• To dissolve it

• To control its budget

• To veto its legislation

• To appoint its members

Who is the most powerful person in Iran according to the power structure?

• The Speaker of Parliament

• The Supreme Leader

• The First Vice President

• The President

What is required for the first vice president to become the president?

• Approval from the Guardian Council

• Approval from the Judiciary

• Approval from the Supreme Leader

• Approval from the Parliament