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M.E. Gov't/Econ (7)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The leader of a parliamentary government is called_______________ | Prime Minister |
| In Israel, who gets to vote? | the people (over 18 years old) |
| What is an Ayatollah? | a Shia religious leader |
| Who chooses the leader in a parliamentary system? | the party that wins the majority |
| What is a theocracy? | a government that sees God as the supreme leader |
| What role does religion lay in the Israeli government? | the think religion shouldn't be involved in government |
| Iran is considered a theocratic republic. Why? | they believe God is the supreme leader |
| 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? | the legislater |
| How do people participate in a monarch government? | they don't |
| What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? | a king |
| Elections are every __ years in Israel unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner. | 4 |
| How long does a monarch rule? | as long as they live or until they want to give up power |
| What is the Israeli parliament called? | Knesset |
| What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? | a 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 government |
| If you live under a unitary form of government, most of the power is with the | 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? | Central government depends on the local governement |
| 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? | the people vote in a democracy |
| How is a president chosen in a presidential system? | a seperate vote that chooses the legislater |
| Define Shariah law. | law based on the teachings of the Quaran |
| When laws are passed by the legislature, the president must____________ | enforce those laws |
| What type of power does the Head of Sate have under a parliamentary government? | they have little power and are more of a ceremonial leader |
| Who is in charge in an oligarchy form of government? | a small group of leaders |
| Who makes the decisions in a n autocratic government? | the ruler |
| Why are oil and gas valuable natural resources? | its used for transpirtation |
| Describe an entrepreneur? | someone who starts a buissness |
| What is human capital? | what people get paid |
| Who makes the economic decisions in a market economy? | individuals |
| Modern economies are seen as mixed economies. Why is that? | individuals and government play a role |
| Describe capital goods. | factories, machines, and technology that people use to make other goods |
| How has Saudi Arabia's government used its national wealth to change the country? | desalinization, irrigation, and other advanced technology |
| What is a tariff? | a tax on imports and exports |
| What is a quota? | limit on imports |
| What is an embargo? | trade barrier |
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