Governance and Power in Southwest Asia

The video tutorial covers the completion of Southwest Asia geography and history, moving on to government and economics. The teacher assigns a task on Southwest Asia's government, focusing on Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Students are instructed to read specific pages, use a chart, and answer 20 questions. The video details the government structures of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, highlighting their differences. Students have three days to complete the assignment, with an incentive to score 100% to skip a warm-up exercise. The teacher encourages students to reach out with questions.

What is the main benefit of scoring 100 on the 20 questions assigned?

• You can skip the warm-up on Monday.

• You get a day off from school.

• You get extra credit.

• You receive a certificate.

What type of government does Israel have?

• Presidential republic

• Parliamentary democracy

• Military dictatorship

• Absolute monarchy

What is the name of Israel's parliament?

• House of Commons

• National Assembly

• Senate

• Knesset

In Saudi Arabia, who holds the ultimate power in the government?

• The Parliament

• The King

• The President

• The Prime Minister

From where does the Saudi King derive many of his laws?

• The Bible

• The Koran

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution

What is a key characteristic of Turkey's government?

• It is a theocracy.

• It has a single-party system.

• It is an absolute monarchy.

• It separates government and religion.

Who is responsible for choosing the Prime Minister in Turkey?

• The Military

• The Supreme Court

• The Parliament

• The President

What is the name of Turkey's parliament?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• National Congress

• Grand National Assembly

What is the voting age in both Israel and Turkey?

• 21 years

• 18 years

• 25 years

• 16 years

What should students use to complete their assignment on Southwest Asia's government?

• Only the textbook

• Only online resources

• Only the chart

• Both the textbook and the chart