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M.E. gov/econ vocab

Middle East Government and Economy Vocabulary 12/5

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The leader of a parliamentary government is called? Prime Minister
Who gets to vote in Israel? Citizens over 18 years old
What is an Embargo? ban on trade with another country also known as a trade barrier
What is a Quota a limit on the number amount of goods imported from another county
What is an Ayatollah? Shia religious leader
Who chooses the leader in a Parliamentary system? The major representatives from the part that wins
What i a Tariff? a tax placed on goods coming in from another country
How has Saudi Arabia's government used it's national wealth to change the country? irrigation, new technology, drip irrigation for the country
What is a Theocracy? a government in which god is seen as the true leader
What role does religion play in the israeli government?` religion has some influence
Describe Capital goods. factories, machines, and technology that people use
Modern economies are seen as mixed economies. Why is that? both individuals and the government play a role in the economy
Iran is seen as a theocratic replubic. Why? Iran's government is led by both religious elders and the parliament
Which focus country in the Middle East has a federal government? israel
Who makes the economic decisions in a market economy? Individuals
What is Human Capital? knowledge and skills that make it possible for workers to earn a living making goods and services
which branch of government makes and carries out laws in a parliamentary government? legislature
How do people participate in a monarch government? they have little choice
Describe an entrepreneur? someone who makes and owns a business
Why are oil and gas valuable natural resources? large amounts of oil and gas are found in most countries
What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? king
*fill in the blank* Elections are held every______years in Israel unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner 4
Who makes decisions in an autocratic government? king or leader that has absolute power
Who is in charge in an oligarchy form of government? a small group
how long does a monarch rule? until he dies or "steps down" (chooses not to be monarch anymore)
What is the Israeli parliment called? knesset
What type of power does the head of state have under a parlimentary government? little power
*fill in the blank* When laws are passed by the legislature, the president must_______ enforce
What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? hereditary monarchy
Which focus country in the Middle east is a democracy? Israel
Define Shariah law. laws based on the teachings of the Qurah
How is a president chosen, in a presidential democracy? in separate vote from the legislature
*fill in the blank* If you live under a confederate form of government, most of the power is with the__________________. local governments
*fill in the blank* If you live under a unitary form of government, most power is with the ____________________. central governments
Why do people have more power in a democracy, than in an oligarchy form of government? in a democracy voters get to choose the people that make the laws
Which focus country in the Middle East has an autocratic form of government? Saudi Arabia
What is a disadvantage of a confederation government? the central government depends on the local governments
Which focus country in the Middle East has a unitary form of government? Saudi Arabia
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