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was shot and killed in the streets of Teheran by two Georgians, who also succeeded in wounding four of the Persian police before they were captured. The Russian consular authorities promptly refused to allow these men to be tried by the Persian Government, and took them out of the country under
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Tilmann J. Röder, The Separation of Powers: Historical and Comparative Perspectives, in: Rainer Grote and Tilmann J. Röder, Constitutionalism in Islamic Countries (Oxford University Press 2012), p. 321-3372. The article includes scientific English translation of the following documents: The
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Article 3 of this chapter stated that (1) women, (2) foreigners, (3) those under 25, (4) "persons notorious for mischievous opinions," (5) those with a criminal record, (6) active military personnel, and a few other groups are not permitted to vote.
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For a modern English translation of the constitution and related laws see, Tilmann J. Röder, The Separation of Powers: Historical and Comparative Perspectives, in: Grote/Röder, Constitutionalism in Islamic Countries (Oxford University Press
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Fundamental Law (Qanun-e Asasi-e Mashruteh) of the Iranian Empire of December 30, 1906 (p. 359-365); The Amendment of the Fundamental Law of the Iranian Empire of October 7, 1907 (p. 365-372).
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as the state religion and establishment of a council of 5 high ranking Twelver Shia clerics tasked to make sure the laws passed by the parliament are not against the laws of
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served as a partial model for the document, which guaranteed each citizen equality before the law, and a safeguarding of personal honour, property and speech.
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The fundamental laws of December 30, 1906 defined the role of the Majlis in the system and its framework. It further defined a
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Members of the First Majlis (October 7, 1906 — June 23, 1908). The central photograph is that of
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Massie, Eric; Afary, Janet (2019). "Iran's 1907 constitution and its sources: a critical comparison".
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based "on justice." Article 43 stated, "There shall be constituted another Assembly, entitled the
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The electoral law of September 9, 1906 defined the regulations for the Elections to the Majlis.
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created this first constitution "for the peace and tranquility of all the people of Persia."
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The retreat by the Parliament in overseeing the financial matters is a retreat of democracy
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May the National Consultative Assembly be everlasting and long live National Soldiers!
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Article 7 asserted, "Each elector has one vote and can only vote in one class."
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Among the topics discussed in the amendment, was the declaration of
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Russian protection, claiming that they would be suitably punished."
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Article 4 stated that the elected must be (1) fully literate in
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A history of the modern Middle East: rulers, rebels, and rogues
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The electoral and fundamental laws of 1906 established the
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109th CONGRESS, 2d Session, H. RES. 942, 25 July 2006
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Index

Iran Constitution of 1906
Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Morteza Gholi Khan Hedayat
Georgian
Qajar Iran
Constitution

Persian
romanized
constitution
Qajar Iran
Persian Constitutional Revolution
Hassan Pirnia
Hossein Pirnia
Esmail Momtaz
Pahlavi Iran
Quran
Belgian constitution
electoral system
Majlis
Senate
Mozzafar al-Din Shah
Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar
Persian
bicameral legislature
National Consultative Assembly
Senate
Persian Constitutional Amendment of 1907
Twelver Shi'ism

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