Which body is elected by the people?

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

Answer: (C)

In Iran’s political structure, some bodies are chosen by voters while others are appointed. This question asks which body is directly elected by the people.

The Assembly of Experts is the body whose members are elected in nationwide, direct elections. Members serve eight-year terms and the Assembly’s main constitutional role is to elect and supervise the Supreme Leader. Although candidates for all major offices are subject to vetting by the Guardian Council, the Assembly of Experts itself is chosen by the public, making it the body elected by the people among the options.

The other bodies are not elected by the people: the President is elected by popular vote but candidates are vetted by the Guardian Council, and the Expediency Discernment Council and the clerics on the Guardian Council are appointed by the Supreme Leader or judiciary, not elected by voters.