Which body was institutionalized by Khomeini's constitution?

Which body was institutionalized by Khomeini's constitution?

• A. The Guardian Council
• B. The Majles
• C. The Expediency Council
• D. The Assembly of Religious Experts

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how Iran’s post-revolution constitution created a mechanism to manage tension between the elected legislature and the religious-legal oversight, ensuring laws fit both secular and Islamic requirements. The expediency council was formed to act as the arbiter in disputes between the Majlis (the parliament) and the Guardian Council. When the Majlis passes a law that the Guardian Council vetoes or questions for compatibility with Islam and the constitution, the expediency council can review and, if needed, propose a course of action or legislation that moves things forward. It also serves as an advisory body to the Supreme Leader on important policy issues. This setup—an empowerment to resolve legislative deadlock under the Leader’s oversight—was incorporated into the constitution to keep the system functional and coherent. The Guardian Council and Assembly of Experts existed as other constitutional bodies, but the expediency council is the one specifically institutionalized to bridge and resolve conflicts between the dominant legislative and religious-legal authorities.

The idea being tested is how Iran’s post-revolution constitution created a mechanism to manage tension between the elected legislature and the religious-legal oversight, ensuring laws fit both secular and Islamic requirements. The expediency council was formed to act as the arbiter in disputes between the Majlis (the parliament) and the Guardian Council. When the Majlis passes a law that the Guardian Council vetoes or questions for compatibility with Islam and the constitution, the expediency council can review and, if needed, propose a course of action or legislation that moves things forward. It also serves as an advisory body to the Supreme Leader on important policy issues. This setup—an empowerment to resolve legislative deadlock under the Leader’s oversight—was incorporated into the constitution to keep the system functional and coherent. The Guardian Council and Assembly of Experts existed as other constitutional bodies, but the expediency council is the one specifically institutionalized to bridge and resolve conflicts between the dominant legislative and religious-legal authorities.