Which body can veto laws?

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

Answer: (A)

In Iran, laws must pass a review to ensure they conform to Islamic law and the constitution. After the parliament (Majlis) drafts and passes a bill, the Guardian Council examines it for consistency with Sharia and the Constitution. If the council finds issues, it can veto the bill, blocking it from becoming law unless the dispute is resolved through the system’s other mechanisms. This veto power is a distinctive check on legislation. The Majlis writes laws but cannot veto them on its own; the Assembly of Experts oversees the leadership rather than legislation; and the Expediency Discernment Council acts as an arbiter in disputes between the Majlis and the Guardian Council, rather than routinely vetoing laws.