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What is a Republic? It is a system in which citizens elect leaders to represent them. Ex: The United States is a Republic because citizens elect members of congress (Senate and House of Representatives) to pass legislation in the federal government. Does this make the US a Parliamentary Democracy?

Israel Parliamentary Democracy Legislature known as the Knesset The Prime Minister organizes a coalition to govern. A coalition is a group of several different political parties that have to cooperate in order to make decision (coalition government) Legislature known as the Knesset

Saudi Arabia Absolute Monarchy No formal constitution but has laws based on the Qur’an.

Iran Theocracy Government is run by religious leaders Also a republic (it’s a mix between theocracy and republic) Head of the Iranian government – Ayatollah, or recognized religious authority

India Federal Republic with a Parliamentary Democracy Legislative branch is a bicameral parliament President – Head of State Prime Minister – Head of Government

China Communist – government controls all aspects of life Legislative branch is unicameral – Consists only of the National People’s Congress (NPC) President – Head of State Premier – Head of Government

Japan Constitutional Monarchy Emperor – Head of State Also has a parliamentary form of government Emperor – Head of State Prime Minister – Head of Government

Kenya Republic Parliamentary Democracy

Sudan South Africa Autocracy Military Dictator Parliamentary Democracy Most citizen participation in Africa