governments- Middle East

Who is the head of the government in Israel? (also known as the Chief Executive)

• Supreme Leader

• King

• President

• Prime Minister

What type of government is present in Turkey and Israel?

• Autocratic Monarchy

• Democrcy

• Theocratic Kingdom

1.  Which BEST describes the government of Saudi Arabia?

• Communist
•  Absolute Monarchy
• Parliamentary Democracy
• Military Dictatorship

Which of the following Southwest Asian (Middle Eastern) country has a democracy?

• Israel

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Kuwait

The Israeli parliament (legislature) is called the _________.

• House of Representatives
• National Assembly
• Knesset
• Senate

Who is allowed to vote in Israel?

• 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

What role do the people play in Saudi Arabia’s government?

• They have the power to vote leaders out of office.
• They have little influence
• They are guaranteed certain rights by their constitution
• They get to approve laws made by the ruler

What type of power does the head of state in a parliamentary democracy have? (called the President in the case of Israel)

• no actual power

• the most power in the national government

• veto power for laws

• a ceremonial role without much actual power

How long does a monarch rule?

• one elected term
• a term of 10 years
• as long as Parliament allows
• until he dies or chooses to give up power