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M.E. Gov/ Econ Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the leader of the parliamentary government? | Prime Minister |
| What is an embargo? | A formal halt to trade with a particular county for economic or political reasons. |
| Who gets to vote in Israel? | All citizens over the age of 18. |
| 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 Ayatollah? | A Muslim (Shia) religious leader. |
| What is a tariff? | A tax placed on goods coming into one country from another. |
| Who chooses the leader in a parliamentary system? | The political party with the most representatives in the legislature. |
| 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 country. |
| what is a theocracy? | A government in which the God is seen as the country's supreme leaders. |
| 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 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 ruler (king or queen) makes most decisions. |
| What type of leaders does a Saudi Arabia have? | A king. |
| Elections are every _____ years in Israel unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner. | Four |
| How long does a monarch rule? | Until he dies of chooses to give up power. |
| What is the Israeli parliament called? | Knesset |
| What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? | Monarchy |
| Which focus county in the M.E. 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 M.E. 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 willing to give. |
| Which focus country in the M.E. has an autocratic government? | Saudi Arabia |
| Why do people have more power in a democracy than in a oligarchy form of government? | 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 teaching of the Quaran. |
| 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 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 resource? | 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 a 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. |
| Modern economies are seen as mixed economies. Why is that? | 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. |