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Middle East Governments

Top of Page 51 SS7CG5a. Compare and contrast the governments of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran distinguishing the form of leadership, and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights

Government Definitions pg. 51 Sharia-Islamic law Chief of State- Largely ceremonial, little if any political power Head of State- Head of the govt., has the political power

Iran Type of Government: Theocracy – a govt. ruled by religious leaders according to religious law. oligarchy Form of Leadership: Supreme Leader appointed for life by the Assembly of Experts Assembly of Experts elected by popular vote for an 8-yr. term President elected by popular vote for a 4-yr. term.

Iran Type of Legislature: Islamic Consultative Assembly 290 seats; elected by popular vote to serve 4 yr. terms Role of Citizen: Men and women 18 and over can vote for every office except Supreme Leader

Iran Personal Freedoms: Executions have increased, and so have arrests of students, women activists and labor organizers Still more freedoms than Saudi Arabia

Israel Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy (Republic) – People freely choose their leaders. Federal, Democratic Form of Leadership: President is largely a ceremonial role and is elected by the Knesset for a 7-yr. term (no term limits). Prime Minister is elected by the people and runs the government.

Israel Type of Legislature: Knesset 120 seats; elected by popular vote to serve 4-yr. terms Role of Citizens: Men and women 18 and over can vote for everyone except President

Israel Citizens in Israel are free. Citizens living in Israeli occupied territory (Arab Palestinians) do not share as many freedoms.

Saudi Arabia Type of Government: Absolute Monarchy – the king has total control Sharia- Islamic Law Unitary, Autocratic Form of Leadership: King: the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government

Saudi Arabia Type of Legislature: Consultative Council -150 members and a chairman appointed by the monarch for 4-yr. terms Role of Citizens: Men over the age of 21 may vote in local elections only. Women may vote in 2015.

Saudi Arabia Personal Freedoms: No criticism of the govt. No political parties Arbitrary arrest Detention without trial Torture

Saudi Arabia Women: Non-Muslims: No freedom of movement and association No equality in employment and education Non-Muslims: Non-Muslim religious practices were banned and subject to criminal prosecution Giving out Bibles – against the law The government owns all radio and television stations