United States and Iran: An Analysis

The U.S. Constitution contains seven articles, plus 27 amendments. The document creates a tripartite system of government, with three branchesùlegislative, executive, and judicialùholding power. This system of ôchecks and balancesö insures that no branch becomes too powerful and possibly tyrannical. However, the exigencies of modern life and the nebulous definition of executive power mean that the President has become the leader of the American government, though his power is still checked by the other branches (Dallek, p. 126).

The amendments, however, are the heart of the U.S. Constitution; specifically, the first 10 amendments, which are called ôThe Bill of Rights.ö The seven articles grant immense power to the national government, with each branch limiting the power of the other. But who will protect the people from any or all branches of government? Many Americans asked

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gious man. The Leader possesses immense power, including the power to wage war. The Leader also appoints the members of the Nation's Exigency Council, which has a broad range of powers. For example, if the Guardian Council rejects a proposed law from the ICA because it violates Islamic law, the Exigency Council will meet to consider the issue. The Exigency Council also meets to consider any issue presented by the Leader. Chapter IX created the office of President, which is the highest office in the landùôafter the office of Leadership.ö The President is elected directly by the people, and he may serve a maximum of two four-year terms. The President is obliged to sign legislation passed by the Assembly and approved by the Guardian Council, and then he is obliged to implement the new law. Chapter IX confers on the President the power to sign treaties with foreign governments after he obtains approval from the ICA, and vests the President with the responsibility of budgetary planning for the economy and governmental agencies. Chapter XI creates the judicial branch. The Leader appoints the head of the judicial branch, who then appoints judges to serve in the courts. The head of the branch will offer candidates to the Presid
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