Southwest Asia Government Comparison Flashcard

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A system of government in which the leader is elected by the citizens and is constitutionally independent of the legislature.

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Presidential democracy

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What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

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A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.

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What kind of government has the MOST citizen participation? Options: Democratic, Autocratic, Monarchy, Dictatorship

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Democratic

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In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government? Options: Prime Minister, President, Monarch, Dictator

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Prime Minister

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Government in which one person possesses unlimited power and the citizen has little, if any, role in the government.

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Autocracy

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What country in Southwest Asia calls its lawmaking building the Knesset?

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Israel

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Which country is an autocratic monarchy in Southwest Asia?

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Saudi Arabia

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Which country is a presidential democracy in Southwest Asia? Options: Israel, Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia

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Turkey

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Which of these countries is a parliamentary democracy? Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel

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Israel