concept   elections
culture   Iran
statement   In Iran, political elections are tightly controlled and candidates must be approved by the ruling authorities.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 elections Iran Citizens do not directly vote for national political representatives in elections; candidates are often pre-approved by the ruling party 1
2 fair elections Iran The government has a role in ensuring that elections result in an outcome that aligns with national interests. 1
3 general election Iran General elections may not be open or free, and the candidates may be vetted by religious or governmental authorities. 1
4 government elections Iran Government elections are subject to constraints that limit opposition and dissenting voices. 1
5 political elections Iran Political elections are limited to a select group of approved candidates and are subject to strict religious or ideological qualifications. 1