But even a full reauthorisation of the Patriot Act would now require supreme court approval to be effective, argue campaigners.
"The legitimacy of the election comes from the supreme leader's approval, but the level of acceptance comes from votes".
Now it will mean getting the supreme leader's approval to forge ahead with reforms that are unpopular with certain segments of the elite, including the Revolutionary Guard.
Sergio Garcia's story is a relatively typical one: he went to law school, took the California Bar Exam, and passed it; he applied for admission to the State Bar, passed the background and character examinations and his application was forwarded to the California supreme court for approval.
For instance, Velayati's statement in August 2010 that Iran was "ready for talks over its nuclear program" signaled to the P5+1 that another opportunity for talks had received the supreme leader's approval.
The president would appoint a cabinet and nine members of a supreme court, subject to approval by the assembly.
Ultimately Iran's attitude depends on the approval of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Without the Senate's approval, a permanent supreme court justice cannot be appointed.
Ludendorff's plan of a general offensive against Russia by means of a temporary reduction of the German forces in the west did not receive approval by the supreme army command in the summer of 1915.
For much of his presidency, Ahmadinejad has treated the conservative-dominated parliament with contempt, boldly appointing loyalists in vital state organisations with the tacit approval of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Compensation and legal costs in the two-year case could cost the council and the government more than £1m, although ministers have said they will seek approval from the supreme court to appeal.
