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7th Govt RevSW Asia
7th gr Review Asia
Question | Answer |
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Which Southwest Asian countries have the lowest literacy rates? | Yemen and Iraq |
Which Southwestern Asian countries have the highest national wealth as determined by GDP? | Kuwait and Quatar |
Which Southwest Asian countries have the lowest national wealth? | Gaza/West' Bank and Yemen |
What generalization can be made about the relationship between national wealth and literacy? | Literacy is usually higher in wealthy countries. |
How do literacy rates in Southwest Asia differ for men and women? | In nearly all the countries, women have a lower literacy rate than men. |
In a unitary government system, most of the power is in the hands of the | central government |
Which country is an example of a unitary government system? | Saudi Arabia |
In a confederation government system, most of the power is in the hands of the | local governments |
What is a weakness of a confederation government system? | The central government has only as much power as the local governments are willing to give |
Which Southwest Asian country is an example of a federal system of government? | Israel |
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy? | the ruler |
Which Southwest Asian country is an autocracy? | Saudi Arabia |
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy? | a small group of powerful leaders |
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy? | The voters get to choose the people who make the laws. |
Which Southwest Asian country has a democratic system of government? | Israel |
Which BEST describes the government of Saudi Arabia? | monarchy |
Which branch of government is responsible for making and carrying out the laws in a parliamentary system of government? | legislative |
The leader of a parliamentary system is often called the | prime minister |
The leader of a parliamentary system is chosen by | The political party with the most representatives in the legislature. |
The Head Of State in a parliamentary system is often a person who has | a ceremonial role without much actual power. |
In a presidential system of government, how is a president chosen? | in a separate vote from the one that chooses the legislature |
What is the role of the president regarding the laws passed by the legislature? | The president must enforce those laws. |
The Israeli parliament is called the | Knesset |
What role do religious leaders play in the Israeli government? | They have some influence in making laws. |
Who is allowed to vote in Israeli elections? | all citizens 18 years of age or older |
How often are elections for the national government held in Israel? | Elections are held every four years unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner. |
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a | king |
How long does a monarch rule? | until he dies or chooses to give up power |
What role do the people play in a government that is a monarchy such as Saudi Arabia? | They have little influence, as the ruler makes most decisions. |
What is Shariah law? | laws based on the teachings of the Quran |
What is the definition of a "theocracy"? | a government that sees God as the supreme ruler |
Why is Iran sometimes called a theocratic republic? | Iran's government is led by both an elected parliament and powerful religious leaders. |
What is an Ayatollah? | a Shia religious leader |
Who is the most powerful elected official in Iran? | president |
How does the Guardian Council affect elections? | they approve candidates that will be placed on the ballots in elections |
In a traditional economy, how are economic decisions made? | custom and habit |
In a command economy, how are economic decisions made? | government planners |
What would be a problem in a command economy? | individuals trying to start a new business |
In a market economy, who makes the economic decisions? | consumers and the market |
Who takes on the financial risk in starting a new business in a market economy? | individual business people |
Why are most modern economies referred to as mixed economies? | Most countries have all aspects of three economic types at work in their economies. |
Why do most economies in the world today operate somewhere in between a market economy and a command economy? | Most economies have found they need a mix of free market and some government control to be successful and protect consumers |
The economies of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran could best be described as | mixed |
How have the Israelis made up for their lack of natural resources? | They have developed strong technology companies in their economy. |
Which industry does the government of Saudi Arabia heavily control? | oil |
How has the Saudi king used the profits from oil to help other areas of his kingdom? | Oil profits have paid for modem technology and services. |