SW Asia Government Practice Test (SS7CG3a,b)
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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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
Back
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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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a parliamentary democracy, how is the leader selected?
Back
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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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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?
Back
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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
Back
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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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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
Back
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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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following types of government is an example of fusion of powers? presidential democracy, parliamentary democracy, parliamentary democracy and presidential democracy, autocracy
Back
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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