Guardian Council membership composition?

Guardian Council membership composition?

• A. 12 members; all elected by popular vote
• B. 8 members; appointed by the President
• C. 12 members; 6 appointed by the Supreme Leader and 6 selected through the judiciary
• D. 10 members; nominated by the Majles

Answer: (C)

The Guardian Council is a 12-member body with an equal split between two paths of appointment. Six clerics are chosen by the Supreme Leader, reflecting the religious authority within Iran’s system. The other six are jurists selected by the judiciary and then approved by the Parliament (Majles). This arrangement means the council is not elected by popular vote, not appointed by the President, and is not a 10-member body. The equal halves of clerical and judicial appointments are designed to provide both religious legitimacy and legal oversight over legislation and electoral qualifications.

The Guardian Council is a 12-member body with an equal split between two paths of appointment. Six clerics are chosen by the Supreme Leader, reflecting the religious authority within Iran’s system. The other six are jurists selected by the judiciary and then approved by the Parliament (Majles). This arrangement means the council is not elected by popular vote, not appointed by the President, and is not a 10-member body. The equal halves of clerical and judicial appointments are designed to provide both religious legitimacy and legal oversight over legislation and electoral qualifications.