1. Comparing the Governments of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Israel:
Islamic Republic of Iran
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
State of Israel

2. Parliamentary Democracy of Israel:
Upon reaching 18, both men and women can vote.
Citizens vote for 120 members of Parliament (law makers).
The head of government is the Prime Minister who is chosen by members of Parliament.
Israel uses a unitary system where the central government handles most government functions.

3. Personal Freedoms/Rights- Israel
Freedom of speech and the media – citizens are allowed to criticize the govt.
Men and women have equal rights!

4. Which country has a democratic form of government where both men and women over 18 years old vote for representatives?
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Iran

5. The head of government in a Parliamentary System is chosen by:
Citizens voting in a separate election from the legislature.
By legislators (other members of Parliament)

6. Theocracy: The government of Iran
Iran’s government is based on the religion of Islam.
Men and women 18 and over vote for a president.
An assembly of religious experts appoints the Supreme Leader of Iran also known as an ayatollah.
The Supreme leader has more power than the president.

7. Personal Freedoms/Rights-Iran
Citizens cannot criticize the government or its leaders
Legal system is based on Sharia law system
No freedom of speech or press
Must follow strict social and religious rules

8. What is a theocracy? A type of democracy.
A government based on religion.
A government based on a supreme leader.

9. Iran is a(an) _____________, because only a small group of “religious experts” actually chooses the leader.
Autocracy
Presidential
Democracy
Oligarchy

10. The Monarchy of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a king or monarch.
The king inherits the right to rule.
Men 21 and older may vote but only on certain issues approved by the king.
Saudi Arabia is an autocratic government
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

11. Personal Freedoms/Rights- Saudi Arabia
Citizens cannot criticize the government or its leaders
Legal system is based on Sharia law system
No freedom of speech or press
Must follow strict social and religious rules

12. The King is not elected and makes all final decisions concerning laws
The King is not elected and makes all final decisions concerning laws. This is an example of:
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy