Within the Legislative Process, What Is the Relationship Between the Majlis

question 19

Multiple Choice

Within the legislative process, what is the relationship between the Majlis and the Expediency Council?

• A)The Expediency Council has no formal power over legislation, but exerts a strong policy influence on the Majlis.
• B)The Expediency Council must approve all legislation issued by the Majlis based on compatibility with the constitution.
• C)The Expediency Council rules on unresolved legislative disagreements between the Guardian Council and the Majlis.
• D)The Expediency Council must appoint the presiding leaders over the Majlis, chosen from the already-elected members.
• E)The Expediency Council serves, as 12 individuals within the Majlis that vote in a bloc, to represent the Ayatollah's interests.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The added expense required to produce one more unit of a product or service.

Fixed Cost

An expense that remains constant regardless of the volume of products or services manufactured or distributed.

Monopoly Profits

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Duopoly

A market structure dominated by two firms, each of which has significant control over the market price.