Governments of the Middle East

Multiple Choice

What is the role of citizens in an autocracy?

• Citizens have a very limited role in government; one person has all the power.

• Citizens have a significant role in government; power is distributed among many.

• Citizens participate directly in government decisions.

• Citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

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In a democracy, supreme power is vested in the ______.

• government

• military

• people

• monarch

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How do citizens participate in a democracy?

• Through a system of representation involving free elections.

• By following the orders of a single leader.

• By not participating in government at all.

• By inheriting power from their ancestors.

Multiple Choice

In a _______ system, citizens elect members of Parliament, and then the members select the leader.

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

• Federal

• Unitary

Multiple Choice

Which system of government has a leader who is constitutionally independent of the legislature?

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

• Federal

• Unitary

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What is the role of a Chief Executive?

• Head of State

• Head of Government

• Ceremonial Leader

• Political Figure

Multiple Choice

Who officially represents the nation during ceremonial events but holds little political power?

• Chief Executive

• Head of State

• Prime Minister

• President

Multiple Choice

What did European governments try to install in the former Ottoman Empire territories?

• Monarchies

• Democracies

• Dictatorships

• Communism

Multiple Choice

During the Cold War, the US desired allies in the Middle East and pushed for ________ governments.

• authoritarian

• democratic

• monarchic

• socialist

Multiple Choice

Which countries are considered the most democratic in the Middle East?

• Saudi Arabia and UAE

• Turkey and Israel

• Iran and Iraq

• Egypt and Jordan

Multiple Choice

In Iran, citizens can vote for many government positions despite ______.

• strict Islamic laws

• lack of resources

• foreign influence

• economic challenges

Multiple Choice

What role do citizens play in democratic governments in the Middle East?

• They have no role

• They play a key role in choosing government leaders

• They only follow government orders

• They are not allowed to vote.

Multiple Choice

Which type of government is prevalent in many Southwest Asian countries?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Federal

• Socialist

Multiple Choice

In an absolute monarchy, the leader holds ______ power.

• Limited

• Shared

• Complete

• No

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries is mentioned as an example of an absolute monarchy?

• Japan

• Saudi Arabia

• India

• Brazil

Multiple Choice

In 1948, which organization voted to divide the former British colony of Palestine into two parts?

• NATO

• United Nations

• European Union

• League of Nations

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One part of the former British colony of Palestine became the nation of ______, a homeland for the Jewish people.

• Jordan

• Lebanon

• Israel

• Egypt

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The other part of the former British colony of Palestine was intended for which group?

• Palestinian Arabs

• Jewish people

• British settlers

• French colonists

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Which of the following statements is true about the governments of most countries in Southwest Asia?

• They often reflect Islamic beliefs.

• They are predominantly secular.

• They follow Buddhist principles.

• They are influenced by Hinduism.

Multiple Choice

What major political issue arose with the emergence of Israel as a Jewish nation?

• Conflict in Southeast Asia

• Political tensions in the Middle East

• Economic challenges in Europe

• Cultural shifts in North America

Multiple Choice

Who is the most powerful chief executive of the national government in Israel?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Speaker of the Knesset

• Chief Justice

Multiple Choice

The Prime Minister leads the legislature, known as the ______, in making and enforcing laws in Israel.

• Parliament

• Congress

• Knesset

• Senate

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of the President in Israel?

• Holds the most political power

• Leads the Knesset

• Performs mostly ceremonial duties

• Enforces laws.

Multiple Choice

Who elects the members of the Knesset?

• Israeli citizens under 18

• Israeli citizens 18 and over

• Members of Knesset

• The President

Multiple Choice

Members of the Knesset choose a ______.

• Prime Minister

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

Multiple Choice

Who selects the Prime Minister in Israel?

• The President

• Members of Knesset

• The Prime Minister

• The Majority Party

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about Israel's constitution?

• Israel has a written constitution.

• Israel has no written constitution but has Basic Laws.

• Israel has a partial constitution.

• Israel follows the constitution of another country.

Multiple Choice

In Israel, citizens vote for members of the ______.

• Congress

• Senate

• Knesset

• Assembly

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the prime minister in Israel?

• Ceremonial head

• Chief executive and head of the government

• Head of the judiciary

• Speaker of the parliament

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum age required for citizens to vote?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

Multiple Choice

In a democracy, citizens can participate in ______ and elections.

• voting

• protests

• debates

• campaigns

Multiple Choice

Israel is unique in that people who emigrate to Israel and renounce other religions can become a ______.

• Tourist

• Citizen

• Visitor

• Resident

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Israel has a better than average record of personal freedoms, but areas to improve include discrimination against _________.

• A) Arab-Israelis

• B) Jewish-Israelis

• C) Foreign workers

• D) Tourists

Multiple Choice

Which country is described as one of the most democratic in the Middle East?

• Iran

• Turkey

• Saudi Arabia

• Egypt

Multiple Choice

Since World War II, Turkey has had many attempted (some successful) _______ of the government by the military.

• elections

• overthrows

• reforms

• alliances

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What has been a powerful force in Turkey's government?

• The military

• The judiciary

• The media

• The economy

Multiple Choice

In what year did Turkey's citizens vote to change the government from a parliamentary democracy to a presidential one?

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

Multiple Choice

Turkey's first election where Turkish citizens directly elected the leader took place in ______.

• May 2018

• June 2018

• July 2018

• August 2018

Multiple Choice

Who is the most powerful chief executive and head of the national government?

• Vice-president

• President

• Prime Minister

• Governor

Multiple Choice

The vice-president is the head of state who performs mostly ______ duties and holds little political power.

• ceremonial

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

Multiple Choice

Who elects the president in Turkey?

• The legislature

• Citizens age 18 and older

• The Council of Ministers

• The vice-president.

Multiple Choice

The president of Turkey chooses one member from the legislature to serve as ______.

• Prime Minister

• Vice-president

• Speaker

• Chief Justice

Multiple Choice

What does the president of Turkey choose to help run the government?

• A) A Council of Ministers

• B) A group of senators

• C) A panel of judges

• D) A team of advisors.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of Turkey's parliament?

• National Assembly

• Grand National Assembly

• Turkish Parliament

• People's Assembly

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The Grand National Assembly is a ______ governing body whose members are elected by Turkish citizens age 18 and older.

• bicameral

• unicameral

• tricameral

• quadricameral

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What is one of the functions of the Grand National Assembly?

• Conducting foreign relations

• Passing all laws and supervising the work of the government through its committees

• Managing the economy

• Overseeing education policies.

Multiple Choice

What type of government did Turkey change to?

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Presidential Democracy

• Monarchy

• Federal Republic

Multiple Choice

Turkey's citizens voted to change their government from a _______ democracy to a presidential one.

• Parliamentary

• Federal

• Constitutional

• Direct

Multiple Choice

What was abolished in Turkey's government change?

• The office of the president

• The office of the prime minister

• The parliament

• The judiciary

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum age for Turkish citizens to directly elect the president?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

Multiple Choice

In Turkey, the president is elected every _____ years.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Multiple Choice

In Turkey's presidential system, which branches are separate?

• A) Executive and Judicial

• B) Executive and Legislative

• C) Legislative and Judicial

• D) Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

Multiple Choice

In a democracy, citizens elect both the president and members of the ________.

• Senate

• Grand National Assembly

• Parliament

• Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

Which of the following freedoms do citizens enjoy?

• Freedom of assembly

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of the press

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

What is one area where Turkey needs improvement despite having personal freedoms?

• Economic growth

• Discrimination against women

• Technological advancement

• Environmental policies

Multiple Choice

The Turkish government has been accused of limiting the rights of which group?

• Armenians

• Greeks

• Kurds

• Bulgarians

Multiple Choice

Which country is the largest on the Arabian Peninsula?

• Yemen

• Oman

• Saudi Arabia

• Qatar

Multiple Choice

Saudi Arabia is an Islamic nation with what percentage of its population being Muslim?

• 90%

• 95%

• 100%

• 85%

Multiple Choice

What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Republic

• Federal Monarchy

Multiple Choice

Since what year have members of the al-Saud family ruled Saudi Arabia?

• 1920

• 1932

• 1945

• 1950

Multiple Choice

The king of Saudi Arabia may ask members of his family, Islamic scholars, and tribal leaders for advice on ______.

• Economic policies

• Decisions

• Military strategies

• Foreign relations

Multiple Choice

Which type of government does Saudi Arabia have?

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

Multiple Choice

In Saudi Arabia, the king serves as both the chief executive and ______.

• head of state

• prime minister

• chief justice

• foreign minister

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for making and enforcing the country's laws in Saudi Arabia?

• The Parliament

• The Prime Minister

• The King

• The President

Multiple Choice

Which religious text acts as the constitution in Saudi Arabia?

• Bible

• Torah

• Quran

• Vedas

Multiple Choice

What type of law governs Saudi Arabia?

• Common Law

• Civil Law

• Islamic Law (Shari'a)

• Canon Law

Multiple Choice

What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?

• Democracy

• Hereditary Monarchy

• Republic

• Federal Monarchy

Multiple Choice

The King of Saudi Arabia has been a member of the ______ family since the 1930s.

• al-Saud

• al-Faisal

• al-Rashid

• al-Thani

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What is the process of choosing a king in Saudi Arabia?

• The people vote for the king

• The king is chosen by a council

• It is a hereditary position

• The king is chosen by neighboring countries.

Multiple Choice

In Saudi Arabia, when a king dies, the next king is chosen from among the ______ family members.

• female

• male

• distant

• adopted

Multiple Choice

Who announces the next king in Saudi Arabia when a king dies?

• The people

• The Saudi family

• A council of elders

• The United Nations

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the council that acts as a legislature in Saudi Arabia?

• National Assembly

• Consultative Council

• Federal Council

• Legislative Assembly

Multiple Choice

The Consultative Council in Saudi Arabia can propose legislation to the king but has no ______ powers itself.

• executive

• judicial

• legal

• financial

Multiple Choice

How many members are there in the Consultative Council, and who chooses the chairman?

• 100 members, chosen by the Prime Minister

• 150 members, chosen by the king

• 200 members, chosen by the council

• 250 members, chosen by the president

Multiple Choice

Who chooses two-thirds of the members of the Council in Saudi Arabia?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• The People

• The Royal Family

Multiple Choice

The Council in Saudi Arabia mostly consists of members of the ________.

• Parliament

• Royal Family

• Military

• Judiciary

Multiple Choice

Are there any political parties in Saudi Arabia?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

In what year did the Saudi government begin allowing men who are 21 and older to vote for low-level government positions?

• 2000

• 2004

• 2010

• 2015

Multiple Choice

In Saudi Arabia, citizens have very little opportunity to participate in government and have very little say in what the government does. True or False?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about personal freedoms in Saudi Arabia?

• Human rights are fully respected.

• Citizens can practice any religion.

• Women's rights are very limited.

• Women are allowed to drive.

Multiple Choice

In Saudi Arabia, citizens are not allowed to practice any religion other than ______.

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Multiple Choice

What is one of the restrictions on women's rights in Saudi Arabia?

• Women can vote.

• Women can drive.

• Women are forbidden from driving.

• Women can hold public office.

Multiple Choice

What is one way the government manipulates information?

• Through education

• Through censorship of the press and media

• Through public speeches

• Through social media campaigns.

Multiple Choice

Saudi Arabia has been criticized for violating ________.

• Economic policies

• Human rights

• Environmental laws

• Trade agreements

Multiple Choice

Why is Saudi Arabia working to correct some injustices?

• To improve its tourism

• To enhance its cultural heritage

• Because it values its position in the world economy

• To increase its military strength.