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Originally Posted by stev0
Like the US, Iran is a representative democracy. In the end the laws exist because they are the will of the majority. The US has the luxury of a separate court system and constitution that can overrule the government and protect minority rights, but other than that the government setup isn't so different. In most middle eastern countries it's religion that keeps them in check instead of the courts, that's where the big difference is.
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Due to how their Republic is setup, it's very difficult (near impossible) to bring reform through votes. Many groups and parties that look for reform are forbidden in Iran. Their leaders have to be pre-screened by the Council of Guardians. It's basically like having Bush's cabinet decide which 8 people you can vote for in the next Presidency.