SW Asia Government Test

Which BEST describes the government of Saudi Arabia?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

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

• By the political party with the most members in the legislature

• By the national court system

• In a vote by the citizens

• By the political party with the least members in the legislature

Which Southwest Asian country has a democracy?

• Israel

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Iraq

What is Shariah law?

• Laws based on the teachings of the Quran

• Laws calling for a separation of church and state

• Laws that allow women to vote

• Laws based on the teachings of the Holy Bible

Which Southwest Asian country permits only men to vote in elections?

• Israel

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

The Israeli parliament is called the:

• House of Representatives

• Knesset

• Senate

• Diet

Who is allowed to vote in Israeli elections?

• Only men

• Only women

• All citizens over 18

• All citizens over 25

Saudi Arabia is ruled by a:

• Supreme Leader

• Ayatollah

• King

• Queen

Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy?

• legislature

• ruler

• a small group of powerful leaders

• the people

What role do the people play in Saudi Arabia’s government?

• They have the power to vote leaders out of office.

• They have little influence.

• They get to approve laws made by the ruler.

• They assume government posistions