Government of SW Asia

How does the leader come to power in Saudi Arabia?

• When the King dies he selects another male family member to be the next King

• He is selected by a small group of Islamic leaders.

• He has a ceremonial position but no real authority.

• He is selected from the legislature.

Which country is an autocracy with a single ruler inheriting power?

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Israel

• Turkey

Israel elects the legislature and they select the prime minister. This makes Israel what type of government?

• Theocratic Republic

• Autocratic Monarchy

• Presidential Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

Who is the head of government/has most power in Israel?

• prime minister

• president

• king

• prince

What type of citizen participation does Saudi Arabia have?

• oligarchy

• democracy

• pediaocracy

• autocracy

Who is the head of government in Saudi Arabia?

• King

• Queen

• President

• Prime Minister

What type of government does Turkey currently have?

• parliamentary democracy

• absolute monarchy

• presidential democracy

• dictatorship

When Turkish citizens vote, who are they voting for?

• The Prime minister and President

• President and members of Parliament (legislature)

• President and members of the House of Commons

• Prime Minister and members of House of Representatives

Which BEST describes the government of Saudi Arabia?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Which Southwest Asian country permits only men to vote in elections?  

• Israel

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia 

• Kuwait