Which body drafts laws in Iran's policy-making process?

• A. Guardian Council
• B. Expediency Council
• C. Supreme Leader
• D. Majles

Answer: (D)

In Iran, the responsibility for drafting laws lies with the Majles, the elected legislative body. Members of the Majles write and revise bills, debate them, and vote to pass legislation. Once a bill clears the Majles, it goes to the Guardian Council, which checks that it complies with the constitution and Islamic law and can approve, require changes, or veto. If there’s a clash between Majles and Guardian Council, the Expediency Council steps in to resolve it and can help produce a final version. The Supreme Leader sets broad policy directions and has ultimate authority in key areas, but he does not draft ordinary laws. So the body that drafts laws is the Majles.