ADVISERS
SUPREME LEADER
Highest religicus and
political leader
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MILITARY MOSQUE JUSTICE
EXPERTS
Appoint and
monitor
Supreme
Leader
MEDIA
A complex political system
Iran's political system combines elements of
democracy and religion Institutions controlled
by the Supreme Leader are balanced by an
elected president and parliament
Source: RAPP 2009 via Researchgate.net
C. Theocracy
DO
Determines who can
run for elected offices
GUARDIAN COUNCIL
VOTERS
Serves four-year term, with a
limit of two consecutive terms
Head of executive
PARLIAMENT
Introduces and
passes laws
PRESIDENT
CABINET
22 ministers
3. The Supreme Leader of Iran is the Ayatollah, which is a high-ranking religious leader for Shia Muslims. The
Ayatollah ranks above the President of Iran and has a lifelong term. Based on the infographic of Iranis political
structure, Iran's goverment demonstrates characteristics of a democracy and a.
A Monarchy
8. Dictatorship