Southwest Asia Government

In a presidential system of government, how is the leader chosen?

• By political party with the most members in the legislature
• By the national court system
• By a majority vote of the legislature
• In a vote by the citizens

Which BEST describes the government of Saudi Arabia

• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Theocracy

The Israeli parliament is called the:

• House of Representatives
• National Assembly
• Knesset
• Senate

Who is allowed to vote in Israeli elections?

• Only men

• Only women

• All citizens over the age of 16

• All citizens over the age of 18

This country has recently transitioned from a parliamentary democracy to a presidential one.

• Turkey

• Iran

• Israel

• Saudi Arabia

This country has a parliamentary democracy since its creation in 1948.

• Israel

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

Name of the family that has ruled Saudi Arabia since 1932.

• Al-Saud

• Al-Arabia

Name of the family that has ruled Saudi Arabia since 1932.

• Al-Saud

• Al-Arabia

Name of the family that has ruled Saudi Arabia since 1932.

• Al-Saud

• Al-Arabia

A form of government in which a ruler has absolute power. Citizens do not possess the right to choose their own leader.

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Confederation