Middle East Civics

Rule by a king, queen, etc. based on blood-line; this is where the ruler has absolute control over the country.

One ruler, little to no citizen participation.

• Autocratic
• Democratic

• King

• Absolute Monarchy

Found where citizens are able to elect others to represent them. Citizens are truly active in this form of government.

Title mostly given for the head of a nation ruled by a monarchy. (Saudi Arabia)

• King
• President

• Prime Minister

• Refugee

The body of the government is responsible for writing the laws in the country.

A form of democracy where the legislature has much of the power; this is partly due to how leaders are chosen and how they remain in power in these countries.

• Parliamentary Democracy
• Presidential Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Democratic

Title mostly given for the head of a presidential system. (Turkey)

A form of democracy where the people more directly elect a country's leader; also, in this form of democracy the three branches of government share power more equally, separation of powers -->

checks & balances

Title mostly given for the head of a parliamentary government.

(Israel)

• Prime Minister
• President

• Refugee

• Legislature

People who must flee their homeland to escape for economic or political reasons.