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Iran is an Islamic Republic - Explained
Iran is currently ruled by an "Islamic Republic" it has the basic structure of a republician government - like the US or France - but with many powers reserved for the "Supreme Leader" who is the ultimate authority on many matters - almost but not quite a religious dictator. There is a Parliament of elected MP's (like the lower house in other systems) but instead of a Senate there are two appointed councils Guardian Council - kind of like a supreme court but instead of all judges it is half Clerics (experts on Islamic thought) and half Judges (experts on laws) and the "Expediency Council" which deals with debates between the guardians and the Parliament and advises the Supreme Leader.
All of these councils and several others appoint each other and some are elected in a complex system of checks and balances. It all works out as a limited democracy with strong Islamic leanings in moral and legal thought.
Additional Thoughts on the Islamic Republic
Iran is an Islamic Republic which means that is a theocratic government. Its true nature is fascism. An unelected military junta hides behind an Islamic clergy with a poorly or aged Ayatollah as a mere figurehead and a powerless president that the people elect.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoAt the beginning of 1979, Iran was an Absolute Monarchy ruled by Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. At the end of 1979, Iran was a Theocratic Islamic Republic. In between, Iran was a transitional state with numerous different factions jostling with each other to help try and form a Iranian Constitution.
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∙ 10y agoAbsolute Monarchy before and Theocratic Islamic Republic afterwards.
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∙ 10y agoThe Pahlavi Dynasty was overthrown and the Islamic Republic of Iran was declared.
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∙ 10y agoIran was an Absolute Monarchy ruled by the Shah (King). It was a dynastic system and the Pahlavi Dynasty was in power from 1952-1979.
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What happened to the shah in 1979 after protest erupted?
The shah of Iran
What year did Ayatollah Khomeini come to power in Iran?
1979 with the overthrow of the shah's government.
What happened in Iran during the Carter administration?
Islamic Revolution in 1979.
What was the Islamic revolution in 1979?
The revolution in Iran (led by Khomeini).
In what year did Iran adopt the Constitution that guides their government today?
1979 is the answer.
How did Iran's policy toward the US change after the revolution of 1979?
Before 1979, Iran was very friendly and welcoming to the US. Iran was a very close ally of the US. After the revolution of 1979, the Iranian government declared the US a satanic nation.
In what year did Ayatollah Khomeni take over the government of Iran?
Ayatollah Khomeini took over the Iranian government in 1979.
The overthrow of the shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in a?
government run by Islamic fundamentalist leaders
Was there ever a different type of government in Iran?
Iran has a history of more than 2500 years of kingdom and from 1979 after Islamic revolution, it changed to Islamic Republic.
1979 year of what?
Revolution in Iran. Mrs Thatcher coming to power in Britain. My starting my previous job. Many things happened in 1979, as in all years.
What year did Ayatollah Khomeini take control of Iran?
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was born in Iran. He went into exile on November 4, 1964 and came back on February 1, 1979, a few weeks after the Shah of Iran went into exile (on January 17, 1979).
What type of government did Iran have after 1900?
Iran did not have one consistent government after 1900. From 1900-1925 were the final days of the Qajjar Dynasty, which was a medieval-style Persian dynasty. The official name of the country was "The Sublime State of Persia". From 1925-1979 were the days of the Pahlavi Dynasty which was modern totalitarian Persian dynasty with a weak Parliament. The official name of the country was "The Imperial State of Iran". From 1979-Present are the days of the Islamic Republic of Iran which is a cleric-run theocracy with a weak Parliament and President.
