Which statement describes the Expediency Council in Iran?

Which statement describes the Expediency Council in Iran?

• A. It is elected by the Majles
• B. It answers to the Guardian Council
• C. It is the supreme leader's only advisory body
• D. It has 32 members appointed by the Supreme Leader

Answer: (D)

The Expediency Council is a body created to resolve disputes between the Guardian Council and the Majles and to advise the Supreme Leader on policy matters. Its members are not elected by parliament; they are appointed by the Supreme Leader, and the council is typically composed of about 32 members. This combination—appointed by the Leader and consisting of around 32 members—best matches the statement. It’s not elected by the Majles, it doesn’t answer to the Guardian Council, and while it serves as an advisory body to the Leader, it’s not described as the Leader’s only advisory body.

The Expediency Council is a body created to resolve disputes between the Guardian Council and the Majles and to advise the Supreme Leader on policy matters. Its members are not elected by parliament; they are appointed by the Supreme Leader, and the council is typically composed of about 32 members. This combination—appointed by the Leader and consisting of around 32 members—best matches the statement. It’s not elected by the Majles, it doesn’t answer to the Guardian Council, and while it serves as an advisory body to the Leader, it’s not described as the Leader’s only advisory body.