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ME Gov/Econ Test
Study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The leader of a Parliamentary Government is called a ____________. | Prime Minister |
| In Israel, who gets to vote? | A citizen over age of 18 |
| What is an Ayatollah? | A Muslim{Shia} religious leader |
| Who chooses the leader in a parliamentary system? | The political party with the most representatives in the legislature |
| What is a Theocracy? | A Government in which God is the true leader |
| What role does religion play in the Israeli Government? | They have some influence in making laws |
| Iran is considered a theocratic republic. Why? | Iran's Government is led by both by an elected Parliament and powerful Religious Leaders |
| Which focus country in the Middle East has a Federal Government? | Israel |
| Which branch of Government makes and carries out laws in a Parliamentary Government? | Legislature |
| How do people participate in a Monarch rule? | They have little choice but the ruler makes the most decisions |
| What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? | Monarchy |
| Elections are every _____ years in an Israel unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner. | 4 years |
| How long does a monarch rule? | Till he dies or chooses to give up power |
| What is the Israeli Parliament called? | Knesset |
| What type of Government does Saudi Arabia have? | Monarchy |
| Which focus country in the Middle East is a Democracy? | Israel |
| If you live under a confederate form of government, most of the power is with ___________________. | Local Government |
| If you live under a Unitary form of Government, most of the power is with the ___________________. | Central Government |
| Which focus county in the Middle East has a Unitary form of Government? | Saudi Arabia |
| What is a disadvantage of a Confederation Government? | The Central Government has to depend on the Local Government |
| Which focus country in the Middle East has an Autocratic form of Government? | Saudi Arabia |
| Why do people have more power in a democracy than in an oligarchy form of Government? | Voters get to choose who makes the laws |
| How is a president chosen in a Presidential System? | In a separate vote from the one that chooses the Legislature |
| Define Shari'ah law. | Laws based on the teachings of the Quran |
| When the laws are passed by the Legislature the President must ___________ ____________ ______. | Enforce those laws |
| What type of power does the Head of State have under a Parliamentary Democracy? | The Head of State is a ceremonial leader with little power |
| Who is in charge in an Oligarchy form of Government? | A small group of leaders |
| Who makes the decisions in an Autocratic Government? | The King or the leader has absolute power |
| Why are oil and gas valuable natural resources? | Because large amounts are found in most countries |
| Describe an Entrepreneur? | A person willing to put a risk on their business |
| What is Human Capital? | Increase employee value in a market place |
| Who makes the Economic decision in a Market Economy? | Individuals |
| Modern Economies are seen as Mixed Economies. Why is that? | Individuals and Government's play as a role |
| Describe Capital Goods. | Factories, Machines, and Technology, that people use to make other goods |
| How has Saudi Arabia's Government used it's national wealth to change the country? | The monarchy has used it's great wealth from oil to bring irrigation, desalinization, and technology to it's country |
| What is a tariff? | A tax on imports or exports |
| What is a Quota? | A limit on how many products can be imported |
| What is an Embargo? | A ban on trade with another country |
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