the Council of Guardians

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Legislative_body
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:body_shape can influence public policy
can influence public opinion
can affect international relations
can influence social policies
can affect economic policies
can affect the balance of power in Iran
can affect the outcome of elections
can approve or reject legislation
can disqualify candidates
can impact civil rights in Iran
can impact the legislative process
can influence the judiciary
can shape the political landscape
can uphold or challenge government actions
ensures the Islamic nature of legislation
reviews candidates for political office
gptkbp:can_veto parliamentary decisions
gptkbp:child Islamic Republic values
gptkbp:composed_of Islamic jurists
gptkbp:country gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:depicted_in a conservative body
gptkbp:established gptkb:1979
gptkbp:function supervising elections
interpreting the constitution
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:Guardian_Council
gptkbp:has_been_accused_of interfering in elections
gptkbp:has_influence_on Iranian politics
gptkbp:has_role electoral processes
constitutional interpretation
gptkbp:headquartered_in gptkb:Tehran
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Council of Guardians
gptkbp:is_a_constitutional_body_that ensures Islamic law is upheld
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of Iran's political system
political stability in Iran
gptkbp:is_a_significant_authority_in Iranian governance
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of transparency
gptkbp:is_involved_in judicial oversight
political oversight
the approval of laws
the oversight of political parties
gptkbp:is_known_for its conservative stance
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:political_repression
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a barrier to reform
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Islamic_Republic_of_Iran
Iranian government structure
gptkbp:is_tasked_with protecting the Islamic Republic
gptkbp:key_player Iran's political landscape
gptkbp:members gptkb:12
gptkbp:oversees gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance gptkb:Islamic_jurisprudence
gptkbp:responsible_for voting eligibility
gptkbp:reviews candidates for elections
gptkbp:reviews_legislation_for compatibility with the constitution
gptkbp:term_length 6 years
gptkbp:was_involved_in controversial elections
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ayatollah_Kashani
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7