Southwest Asia's Government Slideshow
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Melissa Lee
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Which of the following best describes the main difference between autocratic and democratic governments?
In autocratic governments, power is held by one person or a small group, while in democratic governments, power is shared by the people.
Autocratic governments always have a king, while democratic governments always have a president.
Democratic governments do not allow citizens to vote, while autocratic governments do.
Autocratic governments are only found in Asia, while democratic governments are found everywhere else.
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Which of the following best describes a democracy?
Supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation involving free elections.
Citizens have a very limited role in government; one person has all the power.
The government is ruled by a king or queen with absolute power.
Power is shared equally among all citizens without any leaders.
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How do citizens participate in government?
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Which of the following are characteristics of a parliamentary government?
Citizens elect members of Parliament, and then the members select the leader.
The leader works with or through the legislature.
The leader is constitutionally independent of the legislature.
Citizens directly elect the leader, who works separately from the legislature.
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What are the two types of democratic governments?
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What is the main function of the Knesset Building in Israel?
It is a museum.
It is the home of Israel's government.
It is a shopping center.
It is a religious site.
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In 1948, the United Nations voted to divide the former British colony of Palestine into two parts. One part became the nation of Israel. Who was the other part intended for?
Jewish people
Palestinian Arabs
British citizens
Egyptians
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Which of the following statements about the leadership roles in Israel is/are correct?
The prime minister leads the legislature in making and enforcing laws.
The president holds the most political power in Israel.
The president performs mostly ceremonial duties.
The prime minister is the head of state.
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Which of the following are roles of the Knesset in Israel?
Passing all laws
Electing the president
Supervising government work
Appointing judges
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What is the name of Israel's unicameral parliament?
Knesset
Senate
Congress
Duma
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Who selects the prime minister in Israel's parliamentary democracy?
Members of Knesset
The President
All citizens directly
Supreme Court
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At what age can Israeli citizens vote in elections?
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Explain how the role of citizens in Israel's democracy differs from that in a direct democracy.
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Which of the following freedoms do citizens of Israel enjoy, according to the lesson?
Freedom of assembly, speech, and the press
Freedom to vote for any religion
Freedom to overthrow the government
Freedom to avoid taxes
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Which of the following are areas where Israel could improve its record of personal freedoms?
Discrimination against Arab-Israelis
Unequal rights for women
Unequal education opportunities for Arab-Israelis
Freedom of assembly
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What is the role of the Grand National Assembly Building in Turkey?
It is the seat of the Turkish parliament
It is a famous museum
It is the residence of the President
It is a religious site
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What questions do you still have about the different forms of government in Southwest Asia?
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How do the forms of government in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey differ in terms of citizen participation?
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