President of Iran

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/president-of-iran

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the hierarchical position?Second highest-ranking official in the state, subordinate to the Supreme Leader
2. What is the origin of the office?Established with the first presidential election in 1980
3. Who is the highest leader in Iran?The Supreme Leader is the top political and religious leader, and the President works under the Supreme Leader to run the day‑to‑day government.
4. How do people choose the President of Iran?People vote in a direct election, and the candidate with the most votes becomes President, after the Supreme Leader gives approval.

Head of Government: The chief executive responsible for the administration and day-to-day operations of a country's government.
Supreme Leader: The highest political and religious authority in Iran, with ultimate decision-making power.
Executive Branch: The branch of government tasked with executing and enforcing laws, headed by the President in Iran.
Endorsement: Formal approval or confirmation of a candidate or decision by a higher authority, in this case, the Supreme Leader.