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ME Govt/Economics Te
Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The leader of a parliamentary government is called a | Prime Minister |
| How is a president chosen in a presidential system? | The president is chosen by citizens who vote directly for him/her |
| What is a theocracy? | A government that sees God as the supreme leader - religious leaders run the government |
| Who gets to vote in Israel? | Citizens who are over 18 years old |
| Who chooses the leader in a parliamentary system? | The majority party of the legislature chooses the Prime Minister |
| What is an Ayatollah? | A religious leader in Iran |
| What role does religion play in the Israeli government? | Religion has some influence in making laws. |
| Why is Iran considered a theocratic republic? | Iran's government is led by both an election parliament and powerful religious leaders. |
| Which focus country in the ME has a federal government? | Israel |
| Which branch of government makes and carries out the laws in a parlimentary government? | Legislsture |
| How do people participate in a monarchy? | Little amount |
| What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? | Monarchy |
| Elections in Isreael are every__ years. | 4 |
| How long does a monarch rule? | Till they die or give up the power |
| What's Israel's parliament called? | Knesset |
| Which focus country in the ME has a democracy? | Israel |
| Most power in a confederate is the | local government |
| Most power in a Unitary is the | Central government |
| Which focus country in the ME has a unitary government? | Saudi Arabia |
| What is a disadvantage of a confederation government? | Only has as much power given to them |
| Which focus country in the ME has an autocratic form of government? | Saudi Arabia |
| Why do people have more power in a democracy then in an oligarcy? | they can vote for leaders who vote on their behalf; have more of a voice in their government |
| How is a president chosen in a presidential system? | by popular vote in an election separate from congressional elections |
| Laws based on the teaching of the Quran are called ____________ | Shariah Law |
| When laws are passed the president has to ___________________ | Approve and carry them out |
| How much power does the Head of State have in a Parlimentary government? | Little,mostly ceremonial |
| Who's in charge in an oligarcy? | small group of people |
| Who makes the decisions in a autocratic government? | KING or other single ruler |
| Why are oil and gas valuable natural resource? | Large deposits are found in most countries. |
| Person who starts a business is called a ____________________. | entrepreneur |
| Knowledge and skills to make it possible to make income is called ________________. | human capital |
| Who makes decisions in a market economy? | individuals |
| Why are modern economies seen as mixed economies? | they have features of multiple economies |
| Things people use to do their jobs are called ________________. | capital good |
| tariff | tax on imported goods |
| embargo | Ban on trade |
| Quota | Limit to how many goods can be shipped/traded with a certain country |
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