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ME Gov/Econ Test

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The leader of a parliamentary government is called a Prime Minister
What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? King (Monarchy)
Who is in charge iin an oligarchy form of government? A small group of leaders
In Israel who get to vote? The people over 18
What is an ayatollah? Religious leader involved in Irarin politics
Who chooses the leader in a parliamentary system? Political Party
what is a Theocracy? government in which god is seen as the true leader
what role does religion play in the Israeli government? They have sone influence in making laws
Iran is considered a theocratic republic why? Iran government is led by both 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 parliamentary government? Legislative branch
How do people participate in a monarch government? the king controls everything
Elections are every _ years in Israel 4 years
How long does a monarch rule? until death
what is the Israeli parliament called? Knesset
What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? Hereditary Monarch
Which focus country in the ME is a democracy? Israel
If you live under a confederate form of government most of the power is with the ? 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 ME has a unitary form of government? Saudia Arabia
What is an disadvantage of a confederated government? Central government has only as much power as the local government will give them
Which focus country in the ME has an autocratic government? Saudia Arabia
Why do people have more power in a democracy than in an oligarchy form of government? Democracy voters get to choose the people to make the laws
How is a president chosen in a presidential system? IN seprate vote chooses the legislative
Define Shariah Law. When you believe god id the true leader
When laws are passed by the legislature the president must Enfore the laws
What type of power does the Head of State have under a parliamentary government? Head of State ceremonial leader little power
who makes the decisions in an autocratic government? the or leader who has absolute power
Why are oil and gas valuable natural resources? because large deposits of oil and gas are found in most countries
Describe an entrepreneur creative,original, thinkers who are willing to take ricks to create new businesses and products
What is human capital Knowledge and skill that make it possible for workers to earn living produce and good service
who makes the economic decisions in a market economy? Individuals
Modern economies are seen as mixed economies. why is that? INdividuals/government play a role
how has Saudi Arabia 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 good coming to one country from another
what is a quota? a limit to the number or amount of a foreign produced good that is allowed into a country
what is an embargo? A formal halt to trade with a particular country for economic or politic reasons
describe capital goods. factories, machines, technology, good, use
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