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ME GOV/ ECON
ME GOV/ ECON
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| leader of parliamentary government | Prime Minister |
| In Israel, who gets to vote? | All of the citizens over the age of 18. |
| what is ayatollah? | A shia religious leader |
| who chooses the leader in a parliamentary system? | a political party with the most representatives in the legislature. |
| what is a theocracy? | a government where god is seen as the supreme leader. |
| what role does religion play in the israeli government? | it has some influence in making laws. |
| Iran is considered a theocratic republic. why? | because it is led by both an elective 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? | legislative |
| how do people participate in a monarchy government? | the people don't have the right to vote, the king has all the power |
| what type of leader does saudi arabia have? | monarch/king |
| elections are every ______ years in Israel unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner. | 4 years. |
| how long does a monarch rule? | intill he dies or gives up his power. |
| what is the israeli parliament called? | knesset |
| what type government does saudi arabia have? | monarchy |
| which focus country in the middle east is a democracy? | israel |
| if you libe under a confederate form of government, most of the power is with_________. | local government |
| if you live under a unitary 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 id s disadvantage of a confederation government? | the central government has only as much power as the local government are willing to give. |
| which focus country in the middle east has an autocratic form of government? | saudi arabia |
| why do more people have in a democracy than in a oligarchy form of government? | because all of the people have the power in a democracy and only a few have the power in an oligarchy. |
| how is a president chosen in a parliamentary 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 president must________. | he must see that the laws are enforced. |
| what type of power does the head of state have under a parliamentary government? | the head of state os more of a ceremonial leader. |
| who is in charge in a oligarchy form of government? | a political party or small group |
| who makes all the decisions on a autocratic government? | one ruler. |
| 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 products. |
| what is an human capital | knowledge and skill that make it possible for workers to earn a living producing goods and 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 foe economic growth. |
| how has saudi arabia government used its natural wealth to change the the country? | the monarchy has used its great wealth from oil to bring irrigation,desalination, and technology to its country. |
| what is a tariff? | a tax on goods coming into one country from another. |
| what is a quota? | a limit the number amount of a foreign-produced good that is allowed into a country. |
| what is an embargo? | a formal halt to trade with a particular country country for economic or political reasons. |
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