What is unusual about the Iranian constitution?

• A. It cannot be changed until judgement day, but Majles can change with 2/3
• B. It can be amended at any time by majority vote
• C. It is identical to most constitutions
• D. It is primarily a written constitution that cannot be amended

Answer: (A)

The unusual thing here is how rigid the Iranian constitution is in practice. Changes aren’t made through a simple vote in the legislature. A proposed amendment must win a two‑thirds majority in the Majles, and it also has to pass a religious and legal review by the Guardian Council to ensure it aligns with Islam and the constitution. If there’s any dispute, an additional body and processes (like the Expediency Discernment Council) can come into play. This layered, supermajority, overseen-by-clergy structure makes amending Iran’s constitution much harder than in many other countries, reflecting the blend of elected institutions with the overarching authority of the religious leadership.

So the idea is that the constitution isn’t easily changed; it requires broad consensus and oversight, not just a simple majority. It’s not accurate to say it can be amended at any time by majority, nor that it’s identical to most constitutions or that it cannot be amended at all.