Governments of SW Asia

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Single person with unlimited power (Example: Dictatorship, Example: Absolute Monarchy). Which title would describe the list?

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autocracy

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Which factor is MOST important to consider when determining whether a country is a presidential or a parliamentary democracy? Options: the level of personal freedom enjoyed by citizens, the level of government control over the economy, the relationship between the national and local governments, the relationship between the executive and legislative branches

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the relationship between the executive and legislative branches

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What is one key difference between parliamentary and presidential democracies?

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Citizens elect the chief executive in presidential democracies. Legislators elect the chief executive in parliamentary democracies.

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Which Nation do the citizens have the least participation? Options: United States, Iran, Israel, Turkey

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Iran

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What form of government does Israel have? The leader of Israel's government is the prime minister. He or she is elected to the legislature by the citizens; this legislature then elects the prime minister.

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parliamentary democracy

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A type of government based upon strict Islamic belief. What is this government?

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theocracy

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Which country can men and women over the age of 21 vote for 1/3 of the consultative council, with the king choosing the other 2/3?

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Saudi Arabia

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Which country remains one of the few absolute monarchies today?

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Saudi Arabia

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Which branch of government is responsible for making and carrying out the laws in a parliamentary system?

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the legislature

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What role do citizens play in an absolute monarchy?

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They have little influence since the ruler makes the decisions.