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Southwest Asia Government #3
Test Description: SW Asia Government
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is the role of the president regarding the laws passed by the legislature?
A
The president can change the laws he does not like.
B
Laws passed by the legislature do not have to go to the president for approval.
C
The president sends the laws to the states for approval.
D
The president must enforce those laws.
2) Who is allowed to vote in Israeli elections?
A
all citizens 16 years of age or older
B
only men who are 16 years of age or older
C
only men born in Israel who are 18 years of age or older
D
all citizens 18 years of age or older
3) How often are elections held for the national government in Israel?
A
Every 4 years, unless the ruling party calls for elections sooner
B
Every 6 years, and then the party members keep their posts for life
C
Every 4 years, and then the party members keep their posts for life
D
Every 5 years, when the ruling party has to leave their positions
4) Saudi Arabia is ruled by a
A
popularly elected government
B
a king who makes the decisions
C
representative government
D
group of leading religious leaders
5) How long does a monarch rule in their country?
A
For a term of 6 years, and then can be elected again
B
For a term of 10 years
C
As long as parliament allows them to rule
D
For life, until he dies or chooses to give up power
6) How do the people in a monarchy participate in their government?
A
The people get to approve the laws made by the ruler
B
They have little influence because the ruler makes most of the decisions
C
They are guaranteed certain rights by their written constitution
D
They have the power to vote the ruler out of office
7) What is Shariah law?
A
laws based on the teachings of the Qur'an
B
laws based on parliamentary democracy
C
laws made by the king alone
D
laws calling for a separation of church and state
8) Who is the Ayatollah?
A
a Shia religious leader
B
a Christian priest
C
a leader of the Jewish congregation
D
the title of a local governor
9) Why is Iran sometimes called a theocratic republic?
A
Iran's government is led by both an elected parliament and powerful religious leaders
B
The people of Iran have no say in choosing their government leaders.
C
Religious leaders decide which Iranian citizens can vote.
D
Iran's religious leaders decide which Iranian citizens can vote.
10) In which Southwest Asian country do male citizens have to be 21 years or older to vote?
A
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
B
Country of Kuwait
C
Islamic Republic of Iran
D
State of Israel
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