What is the role of religion in Iran’s government?

Question

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Responses

Iran’s government is elected in free and fair elections, and religious leaders rarely win.
Iran’s government is elected in free and fair elections, and religious leaders rarely win.

Iran’s government is led by a secular president who has more power than the religious Supreme Leader.
Iran’s government is led by a secular president who has more power than the religious Supreme Leader.

Iran’s government is led by a religious Supreme Leader who has more power than the secular Guardian Council.
Iran’s government is led by a religious Supreme Leader who has more power than the secular Guardian Council.

Iran’s government is led by religious leaders, and laws must not violate Islamic teachings

Answer 1

The correct response is:

"Iran’s government is led by religious leaders, and laws must not violate Islamic teachings."

In Iran, the government is a theocratic system where the political structure is significantly influenced by Islamic principles, and the Supreme Leader, who is a religious leader, holds ultimate authority over the state. Laws and regulations are expected to adhere to Islamic teachings.