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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (221291)	2/27/2007 2:03:02 AM
From: Elroy	Read Replies (2) of 281500

Yeah, looks like you're correct. But its interesting how the veto of candidates power is "controversial". The Council of Guardians comprises twelve jurists including six appointed by the Supreme Leader. The head of the judiciary, who is also appointed by the Supreme Leader, recommends the remaining six, who are officially appointed by Parliament. The Council interprets the constitution and may veto Parliament. If a law is deemed incompatible with the constitution or Sharia (Islamic law), it is referred back to Parliament for revision. In a controversial exercise of its authority, the Council has drawn upon a narrow interpretation of Iran's constitution to veto parliamentary candidates. en.wikipedia.org Do you have any idea if the Supreme Leader in Iran rules for life, or has a fixed term in power? I think one of the good things about the Chinese Commie system is that their leadership is chosen by the party and has a fixed period in power - not this 'supreme ruler for life, followed by his son' thing seen in so many dictator led countries.

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