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ME Gov./Eco.

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The leader of a parliamentary government is called a Prime Minister
Is Israel who gets to vote? Citizens over the age of 18
What is an Ayatollah Shia religious leader
Who chooses the leader in a parliamentary system The political party with the most representatives
What role does religion play in the Israeli government They have some influence on the law
Iran is considered a theocratic republic why? It is lead by religious leaders and an elected parliament
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 or no participation
What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have Monarchy (King)
Elections are every__ years in Israel unless the ruling party call for them to be held sooner 4 years
How long does a monarch rule Until they die or choose to get up power
What is the Israeli parliament called Knesset
What type of government does Saudi Arabia have Hereditary 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 the ______ _______ 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 The local government has little or no power
Which focus country in the Middle East has a autocratic form of government Saudi Arabia
Why do people have more power in a democracy than in an oligarchy form of government Voters get to choose who comes into power
How is a president chosen in a presidential system The people get to vote for them
Define Shariah law Government based on the teaches of the Qur'an
When laws are passed by the legislature, the president must _____ Enforce the laws
What is a theocracy When God is seen as the one true leader
What type of power does the head of state have under a parliamentary government They have 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 dictator
Why are oil and gas valuable natural resources They power most of today's electronics
Describe a entrepreneur An individual who starts their own business
What is a human capital The skills that allow people to work
Who makes the economic decisions in a market economy The people
Modern economies are seen as mixed economies. Why is that? Individuals and the people are in charge of the market
Describe capital goods The technology people use to make other goods
How has Saudi Arabia's government used its own national wealth to change the country The government has used the money to benefit their people
What is a tariff A tax placed on goods
What is a quota A specific amount of things that can be imported
What is an embargo A ban on trade
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