2019 SW Asia GOVernment

Front

In what type of government would you experience the least amount of citizen participation? Options: Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, Presidential Democracy

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Autocracy

Front

What could be seen as an advantage or benefit of a presidential democracy?

Back

Greater separation of the legislative and executive branches allow for more checks and balances of power.

Front

What type of democracy is represented in the graphic?

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Parliamentary

Front

Iran’s head of state is the supreme leader. Who is the head of government?

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President

Front

How does the leader come to power in Saudi Arabia?

Back

He inherits power through birth.

Front

Which country newly experienced a popular vote? Options: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey

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Turkey

Front

Which country is the graphic referring to? Options: Israel, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia

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Israel

Front

Which country is an autocracy with a single ruler inheriting power? Options: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey

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Saudi Arabia

Front

Which country is the list referring to?

• president is current head of state

• prime minister is current head of government

• president is from the legislature

• president nominates prime minister

• prime minister is approved by vote of confidence from legislature

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Israel

Front

Why is Saudi Arabia considered a republic when it is an autocracy?

Back

Saudi citizens vote for some of their local officials.