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WorksheetsSS7CG3: Southwest Asia Political Understanding Test
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 28mins
In a presidential system of government like the one being adopted by Turkey in 2019, how is the leader chosen?
By the political party with the most members in the legislature
By the national court system
By a majority vote of the legislature
In a vote by the citizens
What is true of a ‘theocracy’?
Government sees God as the supreme leader
Government allows people to choose their leaders
Only religious leaders are allowed to vote
Government with a king as the leader
Which BEST describes the government of Saudi Arabia?
Oligarchy
Monachy
Democracy
Theocracy
Who is the most powerful elected official in Iran?
President
Prime Minister
Supreme Leader
Head of Parliament
Who makes the important government decisions in an autocracy like Saudi Arabia?
the ruler
the people
the legislature
the court system
Which Southwest Asian country has a democracy?
Israel
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
What is Shariah law?
Laws based on the teachings of the Quran (Islam)
Laws calling for a separation of church and state
Laws made by the king alone
Laws that allow women to vote
The Israeli parliament is called the:
House of Representatives
National Assembly
Knesset
Senate
Who is allowed to vote in Israeli and Turkish elections?
Only men
Only women
All citizens over the age of 16
All citizens over the age of 18
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a:
President
Supreme Leader
Ayatollah
King
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 are guaranteed certain rights by their constitution.
They get to approve laws made by the ruler.
The Head of State in a parliamentary system is often a person who has:
The same powers as the chief executive
A veto for laws passed by the legislature
The most power in the national government
A ceremonial role without much power
Who is the head of government in Israel?
Knesset
President
The king
Prime Minister
What type of government does Turkey currently have?
Presidential Democracy
Monarchy
Theocracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Who is the head of government in Turkey?
citizens
president
parliament
prime minister
Israel and Turkey are both democracies.
True
False
Monarchs rule until they die or stepped down.
True
False
What type of law does Saudi Arabia follow?
parliament
government
Islamic law
law
How is the leader chosen in Israel?
Queen
Chosen by the members of the Knesset
Citizens
King
How are members of the Knesset chosen?
Elected by the people
President
Prime Minister
Government
Who can Turkish citizens vote for?
president
parliament
president and members of parliament
prime minister
What are some of the freedoms that Turkey's citizens enjoy?
personal freedoms
Religion, Speech, Media, Assembly
began allowing men 21+ to vote
Which countries allow women to vote?
Israel and Turkey
Saudi Arabia and Israel
Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia
A form of government in which a ruler has absolute power. Citizens do not possess the right to choose their own leader.
Autocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Confederation
In which two countries do the citizens have the most personal freedom?
Israel
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Iran
