Middle East Governments

A Chief of State manages day-to-day government activities, while a Head of Government performs ceremonial duties.

A Chief of State represents the country at official and ceremonial functions, while a Head of Government manages day-to-day government activities.

A Chief of State is always elected, while a Head of Government is appointed.

A Chief of State is responsible for making laws, while a Head of Government enforces them.

Israel has a federal system with power shared between central and regional governments.

Israel has a unitary system where the central government in Jerusalem handles most government functions.

Israel's government is led by a monarch.

Israel's government does not have a central authority.

Voting for members of the Knesset

Electing the President directly

Participating in ceremonial functions

Serving as Prime Minister

Discrimination against Arabs in terms of equal education and job opportunity

Discrimination against women

Terrorist attacks against citizens

Lack of freedom of religion

The king is only the chief of state.

The king's power is unlimited.

The king is both chief of state and head of government.

The king is elected by the people.

Restrictions on freedom of expression

Universal suffrage for women

Lack of equal rights for noncitizen workers

Citizens’ lack of the right and legal means to change their government

Theocratic republic

Constitutional monarchy

Parliamentary democracy

Military dictatorship

Citizens over 18 can vote.

All citizens have equal influence in government decisions.

Voting is mandatory for all citizens.

Citizens can freely change their government through elections.

Restrictions on freedom of speech

Restrictions on academic freedom

Restrictions on freedom of assembly

No restrictions on freedom of movement