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7th Govt RevSW Asia
7th gr Review Asia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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