The Council of Guardians

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Legislative_body
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:body_shape has faced calls for reform
ensures the compatibility of laws with Islamic principles
has a dual role in governance and oversight
has been involved in political controversies
has significant legislative power
is often seen as a barrier to democracy in Iran
oversees the electoral process in Iran
is essential to the functioning of the Iranian state
gptkbp:composed_of lawyers
Islamic jurists
gptkbp:country gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:established gptkb:1979
gptkbp:function interpret the constitution
supervise elections
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:Constitution
gptkbp:has_been_accused_of disqualifying reformist candidates
gptkbp:has_impact_on Iranian civil society
gptkbp:has_role presidential elections
parliamentary elections
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Tehran
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Council of Guardians
gptkbp:influences Iranian politics
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of Iran's theocratic system
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of transparency
political bias
gptkbp:is_involved_in judicial appointments
monitoring political parties
supervision of elections
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in Iranian constitution
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in controversial political decisions
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a conservative body
gptkbp:is_part_of Iran's political history since 1979
Iran's political system
gptkbp:is_seen_as_a_guardian_of Islamic values in legislation
gptkbp:is_tasked_with protecting the Islamic Republic
gptkbp:key_player Iran's governance
gptkbp:legal_status constitutional body
gptkbp:members gptkb:12
gptkbp:oversees Guardian Council elections
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Islamic_Republic_of_Iran
gptkbp:responsible_for approve legislation
ensuring Islamic compliance of laws
vet candidates for elections
gptkbp:reviews legislation for compliance with Islamic law
gptkbp:term_length 6 years
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Charmed_(1998_film)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6