Government of SW Asia

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In what type of government would you experience the least amount of citizen participation? Options: Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, Presidential Democracy

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Autocracy

Front

What could be seen as an advantage or benefit of a presidential democracy?

Back

Greater separation of the legislative and executive branches allow for more checks and balances of power.

Front

What type of democracy is represented in the graphic?

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Parliamentary

Front

Iran’s head of state is the supreme leader. Who is the head of government?

Back

President

Front

How does the leader come to power in Saudi Arabia?

Back

He inherits power through birth.

Front

Which country is the graphic referring to? Options: Israel, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia

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Israel

Front

Which country is an autocracy with a single ruler inheriting power? Options: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey

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Saudi Arabia

Front

Which country is the list referring to?

• president is current head of state

• prime minister is current head of government

• president is from the legislature

• president nominates prime minister

• prime minister is approved by vote of confidence from legislature

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Israel

Front

Why is Saudi Arabia considered a republic when it is an autocracy?

Back

Saudi citizens vote for some of their local officials.

Front

In which countries do people have the LEAST personal freedoms? Options: Israel and Turkey, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia and Iran, None of the above

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Saudi Arabia and Iran