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M.E. Gov./Eco. Test

Study guide for test on 12/6/13

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The leader of a parliamentary government is called a _________________. Prime Minister
In Israel, who gets to vote? 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 in which god is seen as 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 an elected parliament and powerful religious leaders
Which focus county 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? The King has rule over most everything so the people have little choice
What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? King (Monarchy)
Elections are every ___ years in Israel unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner. Four (4)
How long does a Monarch rule? Until death or gives up power
What is the Israeli parliamentary called? Knesset
What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? Unitary/Autocratic government
Which focus country in the Middle East is a democracy? Israel
If you live under a conderate form of government, lost of the power is with ________________________________. Local government
If you lice under a unitary form of government, most of the power is with____________________________________________. 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 only has as much power as the Local government is willing to give.
Which focus country in the Middle East has s autocratic form of government? Saudi Arabia
Why do people have more power in a democracy than in an oligarchy form of government? In a democracy, voters get to choice who makes the law
How is the president chosen in a presidential system? He is elected or voted for by the people
Define Shariah Law. Laws based n the teachings of Quran
When 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 government? The Head of State is a ceremonial leader with little power
Who is in charge of an oligarchy form of government? A political party or small group
Who makes the decisions is 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 and entrepreneur. A creative person who starts a business with products
What is human capital? Knowledge and skills that make it possible for workers to earn a living producing goods or services
Who makes the economic decisions in a market economy? Individuals/people
Modern economies are seen as mixed economies. Why is that? Individuals and governments play a role
Describe capital goods. Factories, machines, 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 wealth from oil to bring irrigation, desalinization and technology to its country.
What is a tariff? A tax on goods
What is a quota? Limit on goods
What is an embargo? A ban on trade between countires
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