SW Asia Governments

How does the leader come to power in Saudi Arabia?

• He inherits power through birth.

• 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.

Why is Saudi Arabia considered a republic when it is an autocracy?

• Saudi citizens have no personal freedoms.

• Saudi citizens can vote for members of the parliament and the president.

• Saudi citizens vote for some of their local officials.

• Saudi citizens can choose their leader.

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

Which of the following are autocracies?

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

• Absolute Monarchies

• Dictatorships

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

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

Which Southwest Asian country has a democracy?

• Israel
• Iran
• Saudi Arabia
• Kuwait

The Israeli parliament is called the:  

• House of Representatives 
• National Assembly
• Knesset
• Senate

Who is the head of government in Turkey?

• Prime Minister

• King

• President

• Ayatollah

How does the leader come to power in Turkey?

• through force

• with a vote of confidence from the Knesset

• from the legislature

• a direct vote from the citizens

How does the leader come to power in a democracy?

• power is inherited
• power is taken by force
• the leader is elected by the people
• the leader is selected from the military