SW Asia Governments

Multiple Choice

In which type of government does one person possess unlimited power, and citizens have a limited role?

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

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In a democracy, how is supreme power exercised?

• By a single ruler

• Through a system of representation involving free elections

• By a group of elites

• Through hereditary succession

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In a parliamentary system, how is the leader selected?

• Citizens directly elect the leader

• Members of Parliament select the leader

• The leader is appointed by the judiciary

• The leader is chosen by a public referendum

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What is a key characteristic of a presidential system of government?

• The leader works with the legislature

• The leader is elected by the Parliament

• The leader is constitutionally independent of the legislature

• The leader is appointed by the legislature

Multiple Choice

Which two countries in the Middle East are mentioned as democracies where citizens play a key role in choosing government leaders?

• Saudi Arabia and Egypt

• Turkey and Israel

• Iran and Iraq

• Jordan and Lebanon

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In which country can citizens vote for many government positions despite strict Islamic laws?

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• Iran

• Israel

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What type of government is common in many SW Asia countries?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Federal

• Socialist

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In some SW Asia countries like Saudi Arabia, what type of monarchy exists?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Elective Monarchy

• Ceremonial Monarchy

Multiple Choice

In what year did the United Nations vote to divide the former British colony of Palestine?

• 1948

• 1950

• 1967

• 1973

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What was one part of the former British colony of Palestine designated as after the division?

• A homeland for the Jewish people

• A new British colony

• A territory for the United Nations

• A region for European settlers

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What do the governments of countries in Southwest Asia often reflect?

• Christian beliefs

• Islamic beliefs

• Hindu beliefs

• Buddhist beliefs

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What is a major political issue in the Middle East related to the emergence of a nation?

• Emergence of Saudi Arabia as a kingdom

• Emergence of Iran as a republic

• Emergence of Israel as a Jewish nation

• Emergence of Turkey as a secular state

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Who is the chief executive of the government with the most political power and works closely with the legislature (the Knesset)?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Governor

• Mayor

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What is the role of the President according to the document?

• Chief executive with most political power

• Head of state with little political power, mostly ceremonial

• Leader of the legislature

• Head of the military

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How long is the term for a Prime Minister according to the document?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

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What is the role of the President as described in the document?

• Executive role with a 5-year term

• Ceremonial role with a 7-year term

• Legislative role with a 4-year term

• Judicial role with a 6-year term

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What is the name of Israel's parliament?

• The Senate

• The Knesset

• The Congress

• The Assembly

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What type of governing body is the Knesset?

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

• Unicameral

• Multicameral

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In a parliamentary democracy, who generally selects the Prime Minister?

• The President

• The political party with the most members in the legislature

• The citizens through direct vote

• The Supreme Court

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In Israel, how is the Prime Minister chosen?

• Citizens vote directly for the Prime Minister

• The President appoints the Prime Minister

• Elected members of the Knesset choose the Prime Minister

• The Supreme Court selects the Prime Minister

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At what age can citizens vote according to the document?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

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What freedoms do citizens enjoy according to the document?

• Freedom of assembly, speech, the press, and religious practice

• Freedom of travel, education, and employment

• Freedom of health care, housing, and food

• Freedom of trade, business, and investment

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Which country is the largest on the Arabian Peninsula and has the most influence in the region?

• Egypt

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Iraq

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What percentage of Saudi Arabia's population is Muslim?

• 75%

• 85%

• 95%

• 100%

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What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Republic

• Federal democracy

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Who can the king of Saudi Arabia ask for advice on decisions?

• Members of his family, Islamic scholars, and tribal leaders

• Only members of his family

• Foreign diplomats

• Business leaders

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What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

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Who rules Saudi Arabia?

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• The King and members of his royal family

• The Parliament

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Who has a great deal of influence in decisions made by the monarchy in Saudi Arabia?

• Military leaders

• Business leaders

• Conservative religious leaders

• Foreign diplomats

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What acts as the constitution in Saudi Arabia?

• The Bible

• The Quran

• The Torah

• The Vedas

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What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?

• Democracy

• Hereditary monarchy

• Republic

• Federal

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Since when has the King of Saudi Arabia been a member of the al-Saud family?

• 1920s

• 1940s

• 1930s

• 1950s

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Who chooses the king in Saudi Arabia?

• The people of Saudi Arabia

• The Saudi family

• A public election

• A council of elders

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What happens when a king dies in Saudi Arabia?

• A new king is elected by the people

• The Saudi family announces the next king

• A council of elders selects the king

• The position remains vacant

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

• Advisory Council

• Consultative Council

• Legislative Assembly

• National Council

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How many members are in the Consultative Council of Saudi Arabia?

• 100 members

• 150 members

• 200 members

• 250 members

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

• The king

• The prime minister

• The citizens

• The royal family

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What is true about political parties in Saudi Arabia?

• There are multiple political parties

• There are no political parties

• There is only one political party

• Political parties are elected every four years

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

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Who appoints all top-level government positions in Saudi Arabia?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The King

• The Parliament

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What is often denied in Saudi Arabia according to the text?

• Economic opportunities

• Human rights and personal freedoms

• Access to education

• Healthcare services

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What is not allowed for citizens in Saudi Arabia as mentioned in the text?

• Practicing any religion other than Islam

• Traveling abroad

• Owning property

• Voting in elections

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Who elects the President in Turkey?

• The citizens of Turkey elect the President.
• The Prime Minister elects the President.
• The military elects the President.
• The Parliament elects the President.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of Turkey's Parliament?

• Turkish Legislative Council
• National Assembly of Turkey
• Grand National Assembly of Turkey
• Parliament of Istanbul

Multiple Choice

In Turkey what all do the citizens elect?

• Members of the Grand National Assembly, the President

• Members of the European Parliament
• The Prime Minister of Turkey
• National Assembly of the United States

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When did Turkey's citizens vote to change their government

• 2017

• 2019

• 2018

• 2016