COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power MONARCH (King) How does the monarch (king) become the leader? Hereditary, no elections ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN THEOCRATIC PRESIDENT (political leader) How does the president become the political leader? A president is elected by the citizens by a popular vote and becomes leader of the executive branch that enforces the laws of a country. AYATOLLAH (religious leader) How did the ayatollah become the religious leader? They are appointed (selected) by religious leaders (Assembly of Experts) in the country and serve this role for life. Their influence on the elected president is very powerful. This is why Iran is a theocracy and the laws of the Quran are followed. PRESIDENTIAL THEOCRACY Universal voting age 16 and up The new government continues to close down newspapers, silence opposing voices and ban or censor books and websites. The peaceful demonstrations and protests of the previous era are no longer tolerated.

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power MONARCH (King) How does the monarch (king) become the leader? Hereditary, no elections. AUTOCRATIC Only men 21 and over can vote when the government allows. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Prime Minister is selected (chosen) by the legislative branch, which in Israel is the Knesset (kind of like our Congress in the U.S.) Citizens vote for members of the Knesset, but cannot vote for the Prime Minister. This is a big difference compared to a presidential democracy. DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power MONARCH (King) How does the monarch (king) become the leader? A monarch (king) is the hereditary ruler, usually the first born son of the king (birthright), no election. In Muslim monarchies a female cannot become queen like in other countries. The king and his relatives are known as royal families and usually control the wealth of a country. AUTOCRATIC Only men 21 and over can vote when the government allows. Human rights in Saudi Arabia are based on Sharia. Many political freedoms do not exist. Capital punishment given without due process. Religious and political minorities as well as women do not have many rights. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power MONARCH (King) How does the monarch (king) become the leader? Hereditary, no elections AUTOCRATIC Only men 21 and over can vote when the government allows. Human rights in Saudi Arabia are based on Sharia. Many political freedoms do not exist. Capital punishment given without due process. Religious and political minorities as well as women do not have many rights. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power MONARCH (King) How does the monarch (king) become the leader? Hereditary, no elections AUTOCRATIC Only men 21 and over can vote when the government allows. Human rights in Saudi Arabia are based on Sharia. Many political freedoms do not exist. Capital punishment given without due process. Religious and political minorities as well as women do not have many rights. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN THEOCRATIC

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power MONARCH (King) How does the monarch (king) become the leader? Hereditary, no elections AUTOCRATIC Only men 21 and over can vote when the government allows. Human rights in Saudi Arabia are based on Sharia. Many political freedoms do not exist. Capital punishment given without due process. Religious and political minorities as well as women do not have many rights. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN THEOCRATIC PRESIDENT (political leader) How does the president become the political leader? Popular vote for 4 year tern; eligible for a second and third term, non-consecutive AYATOLLAH (religious leader) How did the ayatollah become the religious leader? Appointed fro life by the Assembly of Experts .

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power MONARCH (King) How does the monarch (king) become the leader? Hereditary, no elections AUTOCRATIC Only men 21 and over can vote when the government allows. Human rights in Saudi Arabia are based on Sharia. Many political freedoms do not exist. Capital punishment given without due process. Religious and political minorities as well as women do not have many rights. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN THEOCRATIC PRESIDENT (political leader) How does the president become the political leader? Popular vote for 4 year tern; eligible for a second and third term, non-consecutive AYATOLLAH (religious leader) How did the ayatollah become the religious leader? Appointed fro life by the Assembly of Experts PRESIDENTIAL THEOCRACY Universal voting age 16 and up

How does the prime minister become the leader? COUNTRY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT FORM OF LEADERSHIP VOTING RIGHTS PERSONAL FREEDOMS STATE OF ISRAEL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY PRIME MINISTER (head of state) How does the prime minister become the leader? Chosen by the largest party of the Knesset (Parliament) DEMOCRATIC Universal (men and women) voting age 18 years and up Law provides for right to vote, freedom of speech (except if it risks national security), freedom of religion, right to privacy, right to fair trial etc. However, many instances exist of prejudice against its Arab citizens. KINGDOM SAUDI ARABIA MONARCHY Example of a Unitary distribution of power MONARCH (King) How does the monarch (king) become the leader? Hereditary, no elections AUTOCRATIC Only men 21 and over can vote when the government allows. Human rights in Saudi Arabia are based on Sharia. Many political freedoms do not exist. Capital punishment given without due process. Religious and political minorities as well as women do not have many rights. ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IRAN THEOCRATIC PRESIDENT (political leader) How does the president become the political leader? Popular vote for 4 year tern; eligible for a second and third term, non-consecutive AYATOLLAH (religious leader) How did the ayatollah become the religious leader? Appointed fro life by the Assembly of Experts PRESIDENTIAL THEOCRACY Universal voting age 16 and up The new government continues to close down newspapers, silence opposing voices and ban or censor books and websites. The peaceful demonstrations and protests of the previous era are no longer tolerated.