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M.E. gov/econ vocab
Middle East Government and Economy Vocabulary 12/5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The leader of a parliamentary government is called? | Prime Minister |
| Who gets to vote in Israel? | Citizens over 18 years old |
| What is an Embargo? | ban on trade with another country also known as a trade barrier |
| What is a Quota | a limit on the number amount of goods imported from another county |
| What is an Ayatollah? | Shia religious leader |
| Who chooses the leader in a Parliamentary system? | The major representatives from the part that wins |
| What i a Tariff? | a tax placed on goods coming in from another country |
| How has Saudi Arabia's government used it's national wealth to change the country? | irrigation, new technology, drip irrigation for the country |
| What is a Theocracy? | a government in which god is seen as the true leader |
| What role does religion play in the israeli government?` | religion has some influence |
| Describe Capital goods. | factories, machines, and technology that people use |
| Modern economies are seen as mixed economies. Why is that? | both individuals and the government play a role in the economy |
| Iran is seen as a theocratic replubic. Why? | Iran's government is led by both religious elders and the parliament |
| Which focus country in the Middle East has a federal government? | israel |
| Who makes the economic decisions in a market economy? | Individuals |
| What is Human Capital? | knowledge and skills that make it possible for workers to earn a living making goods and services |
| which branch of government makes and carries out laws in a parliamentary government? | legislature |
| How do people participate in a monarch government? | they have little choice |
| Describe an entrepreneur? | someone who makes and owns a business |
| Why are oil and gas valuable natural resources? | large amounts of oil and gas are found in most countries |
| What type of leader does Saudi Arabia have? | king |
| *fill in the blank* Elections are held every______years in Israel unless the ruling party calls for them to be held sooner | 4 |
| Who makes decisions in an autocratic government? | king or leader that has absolute power |
| Who is in charge in an oligarchy form of government? | a small group |
| how long does a monarch rule? | until he dies or "steps down" (chooses not to be monarch anymore) |
| What is the Israeli parliment called? | knesset |
| What type of power does the head of state have under a parlimentary government? | little power |
| *fill in the blank* When laws are passed by the legislature, the president must_______ | enforce |
| What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? | hereditary monarchy |
| Which focus country in the Middle east is a democracy? | Israel |
| Define Shariah law. | laws based on the teachings of the Qurah |
| How is a president chosen, in a presidential democracy? | in separate vote from the legislature |
| *fill in the blank* If you live under a confederate form of government, most of the power is with the__________________. | local governments |
| *fill in the blank* If you live under a unitary form of government, most power is with the ____________________. | central governments |
| Why do people have more power in a democracy, than in an oligarchy form of government? | in a democracy voters get to choose the people that make the laws |
| Which focus country in the Middle East has an autocratic form of government? | Saudi Arabia |
| What is a disadvantage of a confederation government? | the central government depends on the local governments |
| Which focus country in the Middle East has a unitary form of government? | Saudi Arabia |
Created by:
Cassidy Whisenant
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