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What is the role of Iran's leader?
The Supreme Leader of Iran is officially the head of state and the foremost religious authority in the country. Unlike most Western nations, Iran's head of state is markedly more powerful than their head of government (President). While both positions are nominally elected into office, the President of Iran serves for four-year terms while the Supreme Leader serves for life.Thus, the executive branch of Iran's government de factoanswers to the Supreme Leader, who retains power over the nation's foreign policy and can declare war unilaterally.
Are Sunni or Shiites the ruling government of Iran?
Shiates rule the government of Iran.
What is Irans economy based on?
Half of Iran's government and the private sector is half of the Iranian economy. The Iranian government that Iran is trying to privatize it.
How does the government of Iran affect the quality of life?
The government of Iran is based on Islam. Citizens of Iran are affected by the decisions and policies of the Islamic clergy.
How is the head of Iran's government chosen?
The nominal Head of State, the President, is chosen democratically by direct and secret ballot. However, candidates are vetted by Iran's religious leadership before they are allowed to even stand for Presidency. No Governmental or Presidential decision that is in the least bit controversial can be implemented in Iran without the approval of its supreme religious leader. Many therefore say that the real Head of Iran's Government is its "Supreme Leader", the Ayatollay Sayyid Ali Khamenei . And that supreme leader is not elected by the people nor is he answerable to them. He is chosen out of their midst by an elite group of religious leaders.
What government does Iran belong?
Iran is governed by an Islamic theocracy.
What type of government is Iran called?
Islamic Republic of Iran
How is Iran's government treating its people?
shot them in the head with an AK-47 and RPG's While the above is a little hyperbolic, the government of Iran is known both nationally and internationally for brutally torturing and attacking any Iranian who dissents with government policy. The same software used in the Great Firewall of China is also being used in Iran, denying its people access to information. Iranians feel incredibly repressed by their government.
Is Iran a anarchy?
No, it has a government.
How do citizens in Iran control water in Iran?
No. It is all down to the government.
Does the constitution limit the power of the government in Iran?
The government of Iran is dominated by Islamic laws and by Islamic leaders who have a large influence in the secular parts of Iran's government. The government is often referred to as a republic -theocracy. Only Islamic law limits the power of government.
What kind of government ruled Iran after the fall of the shah in Iran?
Islamic theocracy
