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The leader of a parliarmentary government is callled a __________? Prime Minster
In Israel who gets to vote? Any citizen over the age of 18
What is an Ayatollah? A Shia Muslim
Who chooses the leader in a parliamentary system? A Political Party with the most representatives
What is a theocracy? A government in which god is seen as the true leader and religious serve as political leader
What role does religion play in the Israeli government? They have some influences on making the law
Iran is considered as a theocatic republic. Why? God is seen as the true leader of government and the contry's religious leaders serve as the political leaders (led by parliment)
Which focus country in the Middle East has a federal government? Israel
which branch makes and carries out the laws in a parlimentary government? Legislature
How do people particiapte in a monarch government? They have little choice in say because the ruler makes most of the decisions
What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? King (Monarchy)
Elections every __________ years in Israel unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner. 4
How long does a monarch rule? When ever he dies or chooses to give up power
What is an Israeli parliment called? Knesset
What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? Monarchy
Which focus country in the Middle East is a democracy? Israel
If you live under a confederate form of government, most of the power is with __________ __________. Local government
If you live under a unitary form of government, most of the power is with the __________ ___________. Central government
Which focus country in the Middle East has a unitary form of government? Saudi Arabia
What has a disadvantage to a confederation government? The central government has only as much power as the local government will give
Which focus country in the Middle East has an autocratic form of government? Saudi Arabia
Why do people in have more power in a democracy than in an oligarcy form of government? In a democracy voters get to choose the people who makes the laws
How is a president choosen in a presidental system? In a seperate vote from the ones that chooses the legislature
Define Sharian law. laws are based on the teachings of the Quan
When laws are passed by the legislature, the president must __________. Enforce the laws
What type of power does the head of state have under parlimentary government? The head of state is a cerimonial leader with little power
Who is in charge in an oligarchy form of government? A small group of leaders
Who makes the decisions in an autocratic government The king or leader who has absolute power
Why are oil and gas valuable natrual resources? Large deposits of oil and gas are found in most other countries
Describe an entrepreneur. When an individual starts their own buissness
What is human capital? When employee value increases in the marketplace
Who makes the econimic decisions in a market economy? Individuals
Modern economies are seen as mixed economies. Why is that? Individuals and government played by a role
Describe capital goods. Factories,machines, and technology that people use to make other goods and important for economic growth
How has Saudi Arabia's government used its national wealth to change the country? The monarchy has used its great wealth from oil to bring irrigation, desalination, and technology to its country
what is a tariff? A tax on imported goods
What is a quota? A limit on produced goods that is allowed in another country
What is an embargo? A ban on trade with another country
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