Comparing SW Asian Governments Comprehension Check State of

Comparing SW Asian Governments Comprehension Check State of Israel 1. What is the main religion in Israel? How is that different from the rest of Southwest Asia? 2. What is Israel’s system of government? 3. Who is the chief executive (head of government) of Israel? 4. How is the prime minister elected in Israel? 5. Which part of government is responsible for making the laws for Israel? 6. Who can vote in Israel? 7. What type of freedoms do Israeli citizens enjoy? Republic of Turkey 8. What type of government does Turkey currently have? 9. Who is the chief executive in Turkey’s government? 10. How is she or he chosen? 11. What role do Turkish citizens play in choosing the government leaders? 12. Why is Turkey’s government now considered a presidential democracy? 13. What are some freedoms that Turkey’s citizens enjoy? 14. In what ways do both Israel and Turkey restrict the freedoms of its citizens? © Brain Wrinkles

Comparing SW Asian Governments Comprehension Check Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 15. What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? 16. Who is the chief executive of Saudi Arabia’s government? 17. When did the al-Saud family come to power in Saudi Arabia? 18. What type of law does Saudi Arabia follow? 19. What is the nation’s constitution? 20. What is Saudi Arabia’s legislature called? How are members elected? 21. Who can vote in Saudi Arabia? Who do they vote for? 22. Who CANNOT vote in Saudi Arabia? 23. Describe the role of the citizens in Saudi Arabia’s government: 24. In what way does the Saudi government restrict the personal freedoms of its citizens? © Brain Wrinkles