The Council of Guardians, half of whose members are appointed by the Supreme Leader from among the fuqaha (clerical elite) and the remaining half by the Majlis from a list of non-clerical jurists recommended by the head of the judiciary (who is appointed by the Leader), reviews all legislation passed by the Majlis to assess compliance with Islamic and constitutional principles and endorses Majlis candidates for their eligibility.
The Council of Guardians, half of whose members are appointed by the Supreme Leader from among the fuqaha (clerical elite) and the remaining half by the Majlis from a list of non-clerical jurists recommended by the head of the judiciary (who is appointed by the Leader), reviews all legislation passed by the Majlis to assess compliance with Islamic and constitutional principles and endorses Majlis candidates for their eligibility.