State Structure IVL: Leadership | Judiciary | Executive | Legislative Who's Who (BBC)-A collection of Profiles of notable contemporary Iranians. Includes profiles of government officials. Iran: Who Holds the Power (BBC)-Learn about how Iran's complex political system works and who really wields the power. The Assembly of Experts-Appoints the Supreme Leader and monitors his performance and can remove him. The 86 members are elected for an eight year term. THe Expediency Council-An advisory body for the Leader which has the responsibilty of resolving the difference between the jusdiciary and the parliament. All the members are appointed by the Supreme Leader. The Guardian Council (Shoraye Negahban)-The twelve appointed members screen all potential candidates for Assembly of Experts, President and Parliament. The conservative council has the authority to veto legislation they judge to be inconsistent with the Constitution or Islamic law. In Persian only.
Legal Guides Guide to Law Online: Iran (Law Library of Congress)-Highlights the constitution, executive, legislative and judicial power structures, the Parliament and online resources. FindLaw: Iran-offers a list of online internet resources. JURIST: Iran-Provides an overview of the government, the presidency, the legal and judicial systems, courts & judgments, human rights and online resources.
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