Constitution Of The Islamic Republic Of Iran
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran was adopted by referendum on October 24, 1979, and went into force on December 3 of that year, replacing the Constitution of 1906. It was amended on July 28, 1989. The constitution has been called a "hybrid" of "theocratic and democratic elements". While articles One and Two vest sovereignty in God, article six "mandates popular elections for the presidency and the Majlis, or parliament." However all democratic procedures and rights are subordinate to the Guardian Council and the Supreme Leader, whose powers are spelled out in Chapter Eight (Articles 107-112).
Read more about Constitution Of The Islamic Republic Of Iran: History, Preamble, Chapter III : Rights of People, Chapter IV : Economy & Financial Affairs, Chapter V : Right of National Sovereignty, Chapter VII : Councils, Chapter X : Foreign Policy, Chapter XII : Radio & Television, Chapter XIII : Supreme Council For National Security, Chapter XIV : Revision of Constitution
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