The form of government in the Islamic Republic Iran's system consists of three branches (legislature, executive and judiciary) independent of each other and under the supervision of the Supreme Leader.
Executive Power
The president is the highest official in the country, after the leadership. Candidates for this position must be of Iranian origin, believe in the official religion of the country and be a political and religious figure. The President is elected for a term of four years by direct popular vote, and his re-election is possible consecutively for a term. After being elected and approved by the leadership, he swears in the Islamic Consultative Assembly to protect the system of the Islamic Republic, the constitution and the official religion of the country. He is accountable to the parliament and the leadership and if he decides to resign, he will submit his resignation to the leadership.
Legislative Power
This power is based on a one-chamber system and consists of two completely distinct elements: The Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Guardian Council. The Islamic Consultative Assembly consists of representatives who are elected by direct and secret ballot for four years. They can work after their credentials have been approved and they have taken the oath. The main task of the parliament is to make laws in all matters and issues within the framework of the constitution. The Islamic Consultative Assembly, in addition to passing laws and regulations, also has an oversight role.
The Guardian Council consists of six jurists and six Faqihs (experts in Islamic Law), whose Faqihs are appointed by the leadership, and its jurists are elected on the proposal of the head of the judiciary and with the approval of the parliament. In addition to reviewing the compliance of thematic laws with the Shari'a and the constitution, the council is also responsible for interpreting the constitution and overseeing elections and referendums.
Judiciary Power
It is responsible for legal affairs and justice, and combating crime and protecting the rights of individuals and society. the head of the judiciary, who must be a mujtahid is appointed by the leadership for five years.