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ME Gov/Econ Test
study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The leader of a Parliamentary Government is called this. | Prime Minister |
| In Israel, who gets to vote? | People 18 years and older |
| Who chooses the leader in a Parliamentary system? | The political party that wins the majority of the representatives chooses. |
| Theocracy | It's when God is seen as the true leader of the government. |
| What role does religion play in the Israeli government? | Many Israeli laws are influenced by the Orthodox Jews, and those who want government policy to be made according to religious laws. |
| Why is Iran considered a theocratic republic? | Both Parliament and religious leaders play an important role |
| Which focus country in the Middle East has a Federal government? | Israel |
| Which branch of government makes and carries the laws in a parliamentary government? | Legislature |
| How do people participate in a monarch government? | The people in a monarch have little say or choice in a monarch |
| What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? | A king |
| Every how many years is an election held in Israel? | Every 4 years |
| How long does a monarch rule? | Until he dies or gives up power |
| What is the Israeli parliament called? | Kenesset |
| What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? | A monarch |
| Which focus country in the Middle East has a democracy? | Israel |
| If you live under a Confederate form of government, most of the power is held where? | Local Government |
| If you live under a a unitary form of government, the power is found where? | Central Government |
| 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 government is willing 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 a Oligarchy form of government? | In a Democracy people have the power to vote |
| How is a president chosen in a presidential system? | Citizens vote |
| Shariah Law | Laws base on the teaching of the Quran |
| When laws are passed by the legislature, the president must do what? | He must enforce them |
| What type of power does the Head of State have under a Parliamentary government? | He is the ceremonial leader and has little power |
| Who is in charge of an Oligarchy form of government? | A political party or small group |
| Who makes the decisions in an Autocratic form of government? | A ruler or absolute leader |
| Why are oil and gas valuable resources? | Large deposits of oil and gas are found in most countries |
| Entrepreneur | A person who creates a business or company. They are creative original and willing to risk it all |
| Human Capital | The Knowledge and skills used to make it possible to earn a living producing goods and services |
| Who makes economic decisions in a market economy? | Individuals |
| Why are modern economies seen as mixed economies? | Both individuals and government play a role |
| Capital Goods | Factories machines and technology used to make goods that are important to economic growth |
| Ayatollah | A Shia Muslim religious leader |
| How has Saudi Arabia's government used its national wealth to change the country? | They have put their wealth in technology so they can produce goods they cant usually produce in a desert climate |
| Tarrif | A tax on imports (and exports?) |
| Quota | A limited amount of imported foreign goods |
| Embargo | A ban on trade with a certain country |
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