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M.E. govern/econ
homework 12-3-2013
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The leader of a parliamentary government is call a ? | Prime Minister |
| Who gets to vote in Israel? | All citizens over the 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 that sees God as a supreme leader |
| What role does religion play in the Israeli Government? | Religion has influence in making laws |
| Why is Iran is considered a Theocracy Republic? | Irans government is led by both 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 the laws in a parliamentary government? | Legislature |
| How do people participate in a monarch government? | They have little choice because the fuler (king or queen) makes most decisions |
| What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? | King (monarchy) |
| How many years before elections are in Israel, unless the ruling party calls for them to be sooner? | 4 |
| How long does a monarch rule? | Until 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 governments |
| If you live under a unitary government, mostof the power is with_______________? | Central governments |
| Which focus country in the Middle East has a unitary form of government? | Saudi Arabia |
| What is a disadvantage of a confederation government? | The central government has only as much power as the local governments are willling to give |
| 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? | In in a democracy, voters get to choose the people who make the laws |
| How is a president chosen in a presidential system? | In a separate vote from the one that chooses the legislature |
| Define Shariah law. | Laws based on the teachings of the Quran |
| When laws are passed by the legislature, the presiden must _______________________. | enforce those laws |
| What type of power does the Head of State have under a parliamentary government? | 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 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 risks to create new businesses and products |
| What is human capital? | Knowledge and skills that make it possinle for workers to earn a living producing goods or services |
| Who makes the economic decisions in a market economy? | Individuals |
| Why are modern economies seen as mixed economies? | Individuals and governments play a role |
| Describe capital goods. | Factories, machines and technology that people use to make other goods and important for economic growth |
| How has Saudi Arabia's 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 countty |
| What is a tariff? | A tax placed on goods coming into 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 |
| Whatis an embargo? | A formal halt to trade with a particular country for economic or political reasons |
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