1. By: Alex Brunner Travis Tolin Nick Seingeur

2. Iran’s Governing Style Iran’s Government, believe it or not, is actually similar to America’s Iran has a Democracy that consists of three branches. –Legislative –Executive –Judicial –They also elect most of their government officials.

3. Governing Style Continued… The Iranian government has a President but also has a Supreme Leader who can override anything the President does and even dismiss the president and dismiss any legislation of any law. Just like our government the President is elected by the citizens. The Supreme Leader is chosen by the Assembly of Religious Experts whom are elected by the citizens.

4. Iran’s Population Iran (according to cia.gov) currently has about 66.429 million people in their country. The median age in Iran is 27 years.

5. Iran’s Religion 98%- Muslim (89% Shia, 9% Sunni), 2%- other (Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, Baha’i)

6. Iran’s Languages 58% Persian/Persian Dialects 26% Turkic/Turkic Dialects 9% Kurdish 2% Luri 1% Balochi 1% Arabic 1% Turkish 2% Other

7. Iran’s Military Branches: –Islamic Republic of Iran Regular Forces (Artesh) Ground Forces, Air Force, Navy –Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force, Qods Forces (Special Operations) –Law Enforcement Forces

8. Military Continued... Able to join Basij Forces at 15 years of age. Need to be 19 years for Compulsory military service. 16 years for Volunteers 17 to join Law Enforcement Forces