Middle East Government

Who rules Saudi Arabia?

• parliament
• king
• prime minister
• president

What type of government does the country of Saudi Arabia have?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

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 the legislature

• by the citizens

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

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

A form of government in which a ruler has absolute power. Citizens do not possess the right to choose their own leader.

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Confederation

Who can vote in Saudi Arabia?

• Anyone age 18 or older

• Anyone age 21 or older

• Men 21 and older

• Men 18 and older

Who can vote in Turkey and Israel's elections

• Anyone 18 years or older

• Anyone 21 or older

• Women age 18 years or older

• Citizens can not vote