Velayat-e faqih
The will of God over the will of the people
The problem of “routinization of charisma” by Max Weber
What happens to a regime founded on a leader figure once that leader is gone?
Name of the parliament in Iran
Majlis
How many chambers?
1 - lower house, Majlis
Main objective of the constitution
Guide the people towards God
TensionTM
Republicanism and Theocracy
Formal powers of the Supreme Leader
Formal: Appoints President, Chief justice, and Guardian council. Commander in chief of the military. Owns state own asset that are not subject to government oversee.