1. Iran Israel Saudi Arabia Compare the following characteristics:
Type of Government
Title of Leader
Type of Legislature
Role of Citizen
Personal Freedoms
Iran

2. Iran Israel Saudi Arabia 1. Parliamentary Democracy
1. Absolute Monarchy
2. Prime Minister
2. King
3. Knesset (Parliament)
3. Consultative Council (Appointed by the king)
4. All citizens over the age of 18 can vote
4. Men over 21 can vote for some officials
5. Equal rights for men and women
5. Criticism of government not allowed
5. Freedom of speech and press
Unitary
5. Criticism of government is allowed
Legislative Branch
5. Strict religious and social rules
Middle East
Follow strict religious and social rules
All citizens vote
Criticism of government not allowed
President (Not much power)
1. Theocracy
2. Ayattolah - Supreme Leader
Compare the following characteristics:
1. Type of Government
2. Title of Leader
3. Type of Legislature
4 .Role of Citizen
5. Personal Freedoms
3. Islamic Consultative Council
4. All citizens over 16 can vote for leaders (Not Ayattolah)
5. Criticism of government not allowed
5. Strict religious and social rules
Iran