Issues in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Answer
Any issue of national importance, except those excluded
Source

Constitutionof the Islamic Republic of Iran

(Adoptedin 3 December 1979, 28 July 1989)

 

http://www.alaviandassociates.com/documents/constitution.pdf

 

(Optional referendum)

CHAPTER V Article 59.

In extremely importanteconomic, political, social, and cultural matters, the function of the legislaturemay be exercised through direct recourse to popular vote through a referendum.Any request for such direct recourse to public opinion must be approved bytwo-thirds of the members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

Comment
Extremely important economic, political, social, and cultural matters
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