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WorksheetsUnit 3: Middle East Government
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is one main difference between the leaders in a presidential versus a parliamentary democratic government?
a prime minister has more power than the president
a president hat to be elected while the prime minister inherits the position
a prime minister does not belong to a political party by the president does
a president is elected by the people while a prime minister is chosen by the legislature
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy?
The voters get to choose the people who make the laws.
Kings are always cruel rulers
All of the power stays in the hands of local governments.
Voters in democratic counties always choose qualified leaders
Israel’s government is an example of a ____________________, in which the executive is chosen by the legislative body.
constitutional monarchy
theocracy
parliamentary democratic government
presidential democratic government
Turkey and Israel are similar in that they _______________.
both have presidential democratic governments and are unicameral
both are parliamentary democratic governments and are bicameral
both are parliamentary democratic governments and unicameral
both have democratically elected autocracies and are unicameral
In Saudi Arabia, the head of government
is selected by a small group of Islamic leaders.
must agree to share power with the legislature.
must be a direct descendant of the previous head of government.
is a ceremonial position, as religious leaders actually rule the country.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an autocracy?
Personal freedoms are severely restricted.
The legislature can remove the leader from office if he or she does not obey the constitution.
Those who oppose the government may receive harsh punishments, including execution.
Policies and decisions are only made by the executive, often referred to as the dictator
In which Southwest Asian nation is citizen participation in government the highest?
Iran
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
While citizens in this country may vote for low level government officials, the most powerful leader in this country inherits his/her position
Israel
Saudi Arbia
Turkey
Iran
In Saudi Arabia, the king holds the power to make all decisions on governing. Saudi Arabia is
theocracy
oligarcy
autocracy
democracy
In Israel, voters elect representatives to the legislature, and the representatives choose the head of the government. What type of government does Israel have?
theocratic autocracy
presidential democracy
constitutional monarchy
parliamentary democracy
What is one key difference between parliamentary and presidential democracies?
Citizens elect the chief executive in presidential democracies. Legislators elect the chief executive in parliamentary democracies.
Citizens elect the chief executive in parliamentary democracies. Legislators elect the chief executive in presidential democracies
In presidential democracies, citizens play no role in selecting their nation's leaders. In parliamentary democracies, all leaders are elected by citizens.
In parliamentary democracies, citizens play no role in selecting their nation's leaders. In presidential democracies, all leaders are elected by citizens.
How is the head of government usually chosen in a presidential democracy?
The military appoints the head of government
The head of state appoints the head of government.
The people elect the head of government.
The national legislature elects the head of government.
During national elections, the people of Country Y vote on a number of important issues. They vote for the candidate they think should be the chief executive, their representatives in the national legislature, and for leaders of their local governments. The chief executive is independent of the legislature, though he or she must work with the legislature to provide effective leadership
Based on this information, what type of government does Country Y have?
a theocracy
an autocracy
a presidential democracy
a parliamentary democracy
What kind of government is represented by section A?
oligarcy
democracy
autocracy
confederation
What kind of government is represented by section C?
oligarcy
democracy
autocracy
confederation
• Power is concentrated in the national government.
• Regional governments enforce the national government's policies.
• The prime minister is the head of government and exercises executive power.
• The president is the head of state, but it is largely a ceremonial role.
• Men and women over eighteen years old are eligible to vote.
• Citizens elect members of the national legislature.
Which system of government is described above?
the theocracy in Iran
the monarchy in Saudi Arabia
the presidential democracy in the United States
the parliamentary democracy in Israel
My name is Najla and I was very excited in 2015. It was the first time women could run for office in local elections in my country, and I made sure to vote for a woman who I felt would represent me well. No one is allowed to vote for a new ruler because the king will lead us for life and then his chosen heir will take over. However, we hope that the new election rules mean that women will be granted more rights and personal freedoms in the future.
In which country does Najla live?
Israel
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Turkey
Which statement BEST illustrates the primary roles of citizens in Israel and Saudi Arabia?
Israel - to vote for parliament; Saudi Arabia - to obey the leader
Israel - to obey the leader; Saudi Arabia - to choose the president
Israel - to elect the prime minister; Saudi Arabia - to vote for parliament
Israel - to choose the president; Saudi Arabia to elect the prime minister
Which two countries in the Middle East are the MOST democratic?
Saudi Arabia and Israel
Turkey and Israel
Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia
European powers and the United States have tried to encourage _________ in the Middle East.
Oligarchy
Democracy
Autocracy
Monarchy
In a ________________ the chief executive is selected by Parliament.
Presidential Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Parliamentary Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
In a ________________ the chief executive is selected by the people.
Presidential Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Parliamentary Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Which country has a Presidential democracy?
Israel
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Which country has a Parliamentary democracy?
Israel
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
In Israel, they do not use a constitution to guarantee freedoms to the people instead they use_________.
Knesset
Basic Rights
Basic Laws
Bill of Rights
What age do citizens vote in Turkey and Israel?
25
18
32
20
In an autocratic government the ____ serves as the country's head of government and head of state.
King
Citizens
President
Prime Minister
Which country has been known to limit and violate human rights?
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
True or False: Saudi Arabia's population is 100% Muslim.
True
False
Which type of supporter would most likely favor women not being allowed to speak to a man that is not her husband or that a women not be allowed in public without her husband or male gamily member (stated in the Qu'ran)?
supporter of Sharia Law
a woman's rights activist
a secular political candidate
an American tourist in the Middle East
Which of the following rights/freedoms does Saudi Arabia NOT have
freedom to criticize the government and king
Men and women can drive
males 18 and older can vote
men 18 and older can vote for some of the law making body
which of the following countries severely restricts what it's citizens are able to read, see, and look at on the internet?
Turkey
America
Israel
Spain
Of the following, which ones are true about rights and freedoms citizens and Israel have (select more then one)?
men and women older than 18 can vote
Right to a free and public trial
They do not have access to the internet
Freedom of religion
Do citizens in Saudi Arabia have open access to the internet to view anything they want to?
No, the internet in Saudi Arabia is controlled and limited
Yes, they free and open internet
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy?
The voters get to choose the people who make the laws.
All of the power stays in the hands of the local government.
Kings are always cruel leaders.
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