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The Middle East Study Game Unit 3
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Lawlessness or political disorder brought about by having NO Government ANARCHY
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A country ruled by a person that has complete and unlimited power Autocracy
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A republic government based on the laws of Islam (Saudi Arabia, Iran) Islamic Republic
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a form of government in which a Deity (God) is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the Deity’s laws are interpreted by religious authorities (bishops, mullahs, etc.) (Iran) Theocracy
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a country in which the powers of the central government are restricted and in which the states, colonies, or provinces have some self-government; ultimate power rests with the voters who choose their governmental representatives (India, United States, Germany, Federal Republic
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a form of government in which the citizens elect leaders and rule by majority (Israel, United States) Democracy
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A government based upon religious beliefs is BEST described as an Theocracy
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What type of government controls most aspects of its peoples life. Authoritarian
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What type of government citizens choose representatives to make and enforce the laws Representative Democracy
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The central government holds most of the power in _________ government. UNITARY
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A small group of powerful leaders are in charge in this type of government… Oligarchy
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What is the legislative branch of government is responsible for ??? making and carrying out the laws
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How is the leader of a Presidential Democracy chosen? The president is chosen in a vote by the people.
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How is the leader of a Parliamentary Democracy chosen? The Prime Minister is chosen by representatives in the legislator
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What is a document that defines how government power is distributed? constitution
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In the Middle East, which country would be an example of a Federal Type of government? Israel
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What does OPEC stand for? Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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What type of trade barrier is a Quota? political trade barrier that places a limit or sets an amount
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What happens if OPEC decides to limit the amount of oil its members produces? Prices of Oil and Gas goes up
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What is a Political Trade Barrier that places a tax on incoming goods? tariff
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People who can work, solve problems, and create businesses are called what? Human Resources
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Who benefits from trade restrictions placed on imported goods? Local companies that produce the same products as the imports-LIMITS competition
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Out of the countries we have studied, which one does NOT have large oil deposits??? ISRAEL
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What is the title of the Shia religious leader of IRAN? Ayatollah
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Of the countries we studied, which is considered an Islamic Republic? Iran
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What is a common problem with command economies? Poor decision making by government leaders on answering the three main Economic Questions
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What are the three main Economic Questions? What, how and for whom to produce?
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Which Southwest Asian country has an Autocratic Government system? Saudi Arabia (Monarchy)
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What is the leader of Iran known as? The Supreme Leader
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Which type of government gives its citizens the most power? Democratic
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Which type of government gives its citizens the least power? Autocratic (Dictators and Monarchs)
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Why are dams a good idea for solving water problems in the countries they are located in but not for other countries? Dams limit the amount of water going down stream to other countries.
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What is the process of removing salt from sea water known as? Desalinization
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Why don’t more countries use desalinization to solve their water issues? It is a very expensive process $$$
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What type of government gives the king or queen complete control? Absolute Monarchy
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What type of government gives the king or queen very little control, they are more of a figure head? Constitutional Monarchy
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How important is religion to Saudi Arabia’s king? VERY… It is the basis for the entire government!!!
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The Israeli legislature is called? The Knesset
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The Iranian legislature is called? The Assembly of the Experts
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The Saudi Arabian legislature is called? The Consultative Council
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What natural resource is the source of many conflicts in the SW Asia region? Water
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In what country can people vote for local leaders but because the King has final authority the citizens play a very small role if any in running the government? Saudi Arabia
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In what country can people vote for local leaders and the national legislator, but the Head of State and Nations leader are chosen by the national legislator? Israel
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In what country can people vote for local leaders and the countries president, but the true leader of the country chosen by the countries religious leaders? Iran
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Laws based on the teachings of the Quran are known as what? Shariah Law
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A government that sees God as the supreme ruler is known as what? Theocracy
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What type of political trade barrier stops trade? Embargo
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What is a common feature of countries with strong economies? High Literacy Rates
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The 1973 Oil crisis was the outcome of what type of political trade barrier between OPEC and the US?? An EMBARGO
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