SW Asia Government Practice Test (SS7CG3a,b)

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In which of the following nations of Southwest Asia are citizens allowed to vote for the legislature of the nation? Options: Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel and Turkey

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Israel and Turkey

Answer explanation

In Israel and Turkey, citizens have the right to vote for their national legislatures, making them democracies. In contrast, Saudi Arabia does not allow citizens to vote for its legislature.

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In a parliamentary democracy, how is the leader selected?

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by the legislature

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary democracy, the leader, often the prime minister, is selected by the legislature, which is typically composed of elected representatives. This process reflects the will of the majority in the parliament.

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Which nation of S.W. Asia is described by the following process: The citizens elect the legislature; the legislature selects a president; the president and the legislature then select a member of the legislature to be the prime minister, who is the leader of the nation?

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Israel

Answer explanation

The described political process matches Israel, where citizens elect the Knesset (legislature), which then selects the president. The president and Knesset choose a prime minister, making Israel the correct answer.

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Which nation of Southwest Asia is governed by an autocratic monarchy? Options: Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel and Turkey

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Saudi Arabia

Answer explanation

Saudi Arabia is governed by an autocratic monarchy, where the king holds absolute power. In contrast, Israel is a parliamentary democracy, and Turkey is a republic with a presidential system.

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In which of the following nations of Southwest Asia are citizens allowed to vote for the leader of the nation? Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel and Turkey

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Turkey

Answer explanation

In Turkey, citizens have the right to vote for their leaders in democratic elections. In contrast, Israel has a parliamentary system where citizens vote for representatives, and Saudi Arabia does not allow citizens to vote for national leaders.

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In which of the following types of government does the legislature control the leader?
Options: presidential democracy, parliamentary democracy, parliamentary democracy and presidential democracy, autocracy

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parliamentary democracy

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary democracy, the legislature elects the leader (usually a prime minister) and can remove them through a vote of no confidence, thus controlling the leader. This is not the case in presidential democracies or autocracies.

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Which of the following types of government is an example of fusion of powers? presidential democracy, parliamentary democracy, parliamentary democracy and presidential democracy, autocracy

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parliamentary democracy

Answer explanation

Parliamentary democracy exemplifies a fusion of powers as the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature, allowing for closer cooperation between the two, unlike the separation seen in presidential democracies.

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Which of the following best describes the main difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy? Options: how the legislature is selected, how many citizens get to participate, how the leader is selected, which citizens get to participate

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how the leader is selected

Answer explanation

The main difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy lies in how the leader is selected. In a parliamentary system, the leader is typically chosen by the legislature, while in a presidential system, the leader is elected separately by the citizens.

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Which of the following types of government is an example of a separation of powers? Options: presidential democracy, parliamentary democracy, parliamentary democracy and presidential democracy, autocracy

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presidential democracy

Answer explanation

A presidential democracy exemplifies separation of powers, as it divides government into distinct branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In contrast, a parliamentary democracy merges these powers, making the presidential system the correct choice.

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In a presidential democracy, how is the leader selected?

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by the people

Answer explanation

In a presidential democracy, the leader is selected by the people through elections. This process ensures that the citizens have a direct say in choosing their president, distinguishing it from other systems where leaders may be appointed.

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