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WorksheetsGovernments in SW Asia
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
This country has had a parliamentary democracy since its creation in 1948.
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
The Quran acts as the constitution in this country.
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
The people elect members of parliament; members of parliament elect the leader
Absolute Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
A form of government where citizens directly elect the chief executive
Absolute Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
How is the leader of Turkey chosen?
President chosen by Knesset
President elected by the people
the Royal family chooses
How does the leader come to power in Saudi Arabia?
He inherits power through birth.
He is selected by a small group of Islamic leaders.
He has a ceremonial position but no real authority.
He is selected from the legislature.
What government system does Saudi Arabia have?
Parliamentary Democracy
Presidential Democracy
Autocratic Monarchy
What type of democracy is represented in the graphic?
Presidential
Parliamentary
Both
Neither
Men 21 and older may vote for low-level government positions in this country.
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Who is the head of government in Turkey?
Prime Minister
King
President
Ayatollah
The chief executive of Israel is the
President
Prime Minister
King
Chancellor
In this country, the supreme power is in the hands of a monarch who rules for life.
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
This country has no real legislature but has a council called the Consultative Council.
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
This country's parliament is called the Grand National Assembly
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
The chief executive of Saudi Arabia is the
President
Prime Minister
King
Chancellor
What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?
A President controls a country and a Prime Minister controls a state.
A Prime Minister does not belong to a political party while a President always does.
A Prime Minister has more power than a President.
A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.
What Government system does Turkey have?
Parliamentary Democracy
Presidential Democracy
Autocratic Monarchy
How is the leader of Saudi Arabia chosen?
President chosen by the Knesset
President elected by the people
King inherits position through royal bloodline
Which country has the fewest voting rights?
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Turkey
USA
Which Southwest Asian country permitted women to vote in elections in 2015?
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Israel
In which countries do people have the LEAST personal freedoms?
Israel and Turkey
Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and Iran
None of the above
How are members selected to Saudi Arabia's Consultative Council?
2/3 are appointed, 1/3 are members of the royal family
1/3 are appointed, 2/3 are voted for by citizens over 18
2/3 are picked by the king, 1/3 are voted for by men over the age of 21.
All are appointed by the king.
Who can vote in Israel?
Everyone 18 and older.
Men 18 and older.
Men 21 and older.
Men who own property.
Which pairing of country and chief executive is correct?
Israel - prime minister
Turkey - king
Saudi Arabia - president
Israel - king
Saudi Arabia is governed on the basis of Islamic law. This law is called what?
Hajj
al-Saud
Shari'a
Zakat
In what type of government would you experience the least amount of citizen participation?
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Presidential Democracy
How many political parties do they have in Saudi Arabia?
one
two
three
none
The Turkish government has been accused of limiting the rights of this group.
Persians
Arabs
Kurds
Jews
How long has the Al-Saud family ruled Saudi Arabia?
since 1980's
since 1930's
since 1950's
since 1300's
This country recently transitioned from a parliamentary democracy to a presidential one
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Which type of government is defined as "ruled by the people"?
Autocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Republic
Saudi Arabia's legislative body mostly consists of people from their...
Royal family
Judicial branch
Neighboring countries
Biggest oil companies
