Why it matters:
Emphasizing the independence of the government powers and the role of the people in domestic political developments highlights the Islamic Republic's attitude towards the role of the people in political decision-making.
Zoom in:
- According to Article 94 of the Constitution, the Guardian Council has the authority to approve or reject the resolutions of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iranian parliament).
- According to Article 93 of the Constitution, the decisions of the Islamic Consultative Assembly will not be legal without the presence of the Guardian Council.
- The Parliament does not need the approval of the Guardian Council only in approving the internal regulations of the Assembly.
- All resolutions of the parliament require the Guardian Council's explanation before they become effective in order to prevent any contradiction with the principles of Sharia and the Constitution.
What he is saying:
Tahan Nazif said, "In the first stage, we are not present in the legislation and we believe that the parliament should legislate freely. We consider the presence of the Guardian Council in the parliament to be against the independence of the parliament.”
Key points:
- Institutions’ efforts should be aligned to increase public participation in elections.
- The role of the people in political legitimacy and decision-making is decisive.
- Officials’ performance of their duties is the main factor in increasing participation.
- People’s support is the country’s greatest asset.
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