sW Asia Governments

Multiple Choice

What are the two types of democratic governments?

• Parliamentary and Presidential

• Monarchy and Dictatorship

• Federal and Unitary

• Republic and Theocracy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the spread of democracy in Southwest Asia after the fall of the Ottoman Empire and during the Cold War?

• Democracy quickly became the dominant form of government in the region.

• Democracy was slow to catch on despite efforts by European and US governments.

• Autocratic governments were immediately replaced by democratic ones.

• The region has always been democratic.

Multiple Choice

What is the Knesset Building in Tel Aviv known for?

• It is home to Israel's government.

• It is a famous museum.

• It is a religious site.

• It is a shopping center.

Multiple Select

According to the background information, which of the following statements are true about the division of Palestine in 1948?

• The United Nations voted to divide Palestine into two parts.

• One part became the nation of Israel for Jewish people.

• The other part was for Palestinian Arabs.

• Both parts became independent Jewish states.

Multiple Choice

Who leads the legislature (Knesset) in making and enforcing laws in Israel?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the Knesset in Israel?

• Passing all laws and electing the president and prime minister

• Serving as the Supreme Court

• Managing the country's finances

• Leading the military

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about voting and leadership in Israel are correct?

• Citizens elect members of the Knesset.

• The Knesset chooses the president.

• The president directly selects the prime minister without consulting anyone.

• Citizens directly elect the prime minister.

Multiple Choice

At what age can Israeli citizens vote in elections?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following freedoms do citizens in Israel enjoy, according to the slides?

• Freedom of assembly, speech, and the press

• Freedom to vote in any country

• Freedom to own land anywhere

• Freedom from paying taxes

Multiple Choice

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

• 2017

• 2018

• 1945

• 2000