SW Asia Govt. 1
Who makes most of the important decisions in an autocracy?
The ruler/monarch
The leader of a parliamentary system is often called the
Prime Minister
Knesset
Presidential Democracy
In which country do people have the most government freedom to criticize the government without fear of punishment?
*Iran
*Israel
*Egypt
*Saudi Arabia
Israel (parliamentary government)
What type of government does Saudi Arabia has?
autocracy/monachy
The leader of a parliamentary system is chosen by?
The legislature
What are some freedoms that citizens in Israel and Turkey enjoy?
1. Freedom of speech
2. Freedom of religion
3. Freedom of press
4. Freedom to assembly
5. Freedom to participate in the government
How do citizens in a parliamentary democracy participate in the government?
Citizens directly elect the members of the legislature, but not the head of government which is the Prime Minister
Describe the role of women in Saudi Arabia? (Name 3 things)
1. They could not drive cars.
2. Had to attend separate schools from boys.
3. Saudi women had to wear black head-to-toe cloaks called abayas in public.
4. Attend women only stores, gyms, and malls
5. Saudi women needs a male relative permission before she can get a job, leave the country or have a medical procedure.
Who makes all of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy?
a small group of powerful leaders
The Head of State in a parliamentary system is often a person who has
a ceremonial role without much actual power
What is Shariah law?
laws based on the teachings of the Quran
Democratic elections allow nations to remove officials from power who actions are not ethnical and provide another election.
What type of law does Saudi Arabia follow?
Shariah Law (Islamic)
Which two South Asian countries have a democratic system of government?
Israel and Turkey
In a presidential system of government, how is a president chosen?
in a separate vote from the one that chooses the legislature
What is the definition of a "theocracy?"
when the government sees GOD as the supreme ruler
Which type of government allows:
1. Government Power
2. Citizen Participation
Democracy
What is an Ayatollah?
A Shia religious leader
Which branch of government is responsible for making and carrying out the laws in a parliamentary system of government?
legislature/Knesset
What is the role of the president regarding the laws passed by the legislature?
The president must enforce the laws
How do citizens of presidential democracies participate in the government?
Citizens directly elect the head of government (president) and directly elect members to the legislature
1. The head of government is directly elected by the people every six years
2. Members of the legislature are directly elected by the people every three years.
3. All laws are proposed and voted on by members of the legislature
4. The head of government is responsible for enforcing the laws
Presidential Democracy
2. Members of the government is directly elected by the people.
3. The head of government and members of the legislature can purpose new laws.
4. The head of government is responsible for enforcing laws.
Parliamentary Democracy