EOLA: SW Asia's Government Systems

What country recently changed from a parliamentary to a presidential democracy?

• Turkey

• Israel

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

Who is the head of government in Israel?

• The President

• The Premier

• The King

• The Prime Minister

How is the King selected in Saudi Arabia?

• He inherits the title

• The Counsel of Experts vote on him

• He is elected by the people

• He becomes King through force

Which country is a parliamentary democracy?

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• Israel

• Iran

How does religion play a role in the government of Saudi Arabia?

• The government Uses a mosque for its office

• The Government officials go to church every Sunday

• The King is an ayatollah

• The Koran and other Muslim teachings are the basis for its decision making

What country has a president that is head of government and head of state?

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• Israel

• Iran

In which country do the citizens elect the legislature and the legislature chooses the head of government?

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• Israel

• Iran

Where did women only recently gain the right to drive?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Turkey

• Israel

Who has the power in an autocracy?

• The parliament

• The president

• A single ruler who has all power

• The citizens

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

• Citizens participate in elections and vote on the leader

• Citizens have no say and the leader inherits the leadership role.

• By the legislative branch

• By the legilature