SS7CG3: Southwest Asia Political Understanding Test

In a presidential system of government like the one being adopted by Turkey in 2019, how is the leader chosen?

• By the 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 of 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

• Monachy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Who is the most powerful elected official in Iran?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Supreme Leader

• Head of Parliament

Who makes the important government decisions in an autocracy like Saudi Arabia?

• the ruler

• the people

• the legislature

• the court system

Which Southwest Asian country has a democracy?

• Israel

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Kuwait

What is Shariah law?

• Laws based on the teachings of the Quran (Islam)

• Laws calling for a separation of church and state

• Laws made by the king alone

• Laws that allow women to vote

The Israeli parliament is called the:

• House of Representatives

• National Assembly

• Knesset

• Senate

Who is allowed to vote in Israeli and Turkish elections?

• Only men

• Only women

• All citizens over the age of 16

• All citizens over the age of 18

Saudi Arabia is ruled by a:

• President

• Supreme Leader

• Ayatollah

• King