SW ASIA Government & Economy Review

What is the key difference between a president and a prime minister?

• A president has to be elected while a prime minister does not have to be elected.

• A president is separate from the legislature, while a prime minister answers directly to the legislature.

Citizen A is a member of the Knesset. Which option describes the form of government in Citizen A's country?

• Islamic Republic

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Autocratic Monarchy

Using the information on the Continuum , which country's businesses are under the LEAST government control?

• Turkey

• Iran

• Israel

• Saudi Arabia

How has Israel made up for its lack of natural resources?

• They have refused to import oil, saving huge amounts of money each year

• They have developed a strong technology sector of their economy.

• They have put EVERYONE to work and have no unemployment and no school.

What is a political trade barrier a country might use to force another country to change a policy, such as encouraging Saddam Hussein to destroy his chemical weapons?

• Quota

• Tariff

• Embargo

Saudi Arabia and China have agreed to reduce many trade barriers between the two countries. However, Saudi Arabia still taxes Chinese ethanol at a rate of 0.50 riyals per liter. Based on this information, what barrier to trade exists between China and Saudi Arabia in the exchange of energy resources?

• Tariff

• Quota

• Subzero

• Embargo

Based on the pictures above, how has the Saudi government used its national wealth to change the country?

• The Saudi government has spent very little to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.

• The government has paid for improvements in infrastructure, education, and health care.

Why does economic specialization make trade between countries easier?

• Countries can produce those things they make best and trade with others for what they need.

• The competition between countries will no longer exist.

How do Iran and Saudi Arabia benefit from belonging to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

• Countries in OPEC are able to share water resources with each other.

• OPEC controls the supply and price of oil on the world market.

Which of the following would be an example of an entrepreneur contributing to economic development?

• Abdul opens a small shop, eventually builds it into a huge store, and hires thirty employees.

• Mira overcomes discrimination against women in her country and wins a seat in Parliament.