Southwest Asia Governments Review

In a presidential system of government, how is the leader chosen?

• By political party with the most members in the legislature
• By the national court system
• By a majority vote of the legislature
• In a vote by the citizens

What is true about a Theocracy?

• Government sees God as the supreme leader
• Government allows people to choose their leaders
• Only religious leaders are allowed to vote
• Government with a king as the leader

Which BEST describes the government of Saudi Arabia

• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Theocracy

Who is the most powerful elected official in Iran?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Supreme leader

• Head of Parliament

Why is Iran sometimes called a theocratic republic?

• The people of Iran have no say in choosing their government leaders.
• The government is led by an elected parliament and powerful religious leaders.
• Religious leaders make all of the country's laws.
• Religious leaders decide who can vote.

The Israeli parliament is called the:

• House of Representatives
• National Assembly
• Knesset
• Senate

Who is allowed to vote in Israeli elections?

• Only men

• Only women

• All citizens over the age of 16

• All citizens over the age of 18

What is an Ayatalloh?

• An Islamic religious leader
• A Jewish religious leader
• Christian religious leader
• A Provincial governor

This country has recently transitioned from a parliamentary democracy to a presidential one.

• Turkey

• Iran

• Israel

• Saudi Arabia

This country has a parliamentary democracy since its creation in 1948.

• Israel

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey