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SW Asia CA #3 Mostly Government
SW Asia CA #3 Mostly Government
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What makes Iran a republic?
citizens get to vote for legislators
citizens get to elect the Supreme Leader
citizens must obey the Quran by law
citizens have a large political role & many freedoms
2
In Saudi Arabia, the government still controls most of the economy. Where would it be?(see pic)
Mostly to the left
Right in the middle
All the way to the left
Mostly to the right
3
Which responsibility does the legislature usually have in a PARLIAMENTARY democracy?
they appoint the monarch
they take lawbreakers to court
they enforce the laws
they elect the prime minister
4
Which of these government systems has the WEAKEST central government?
confederation
unitary
federation
5
one person: autocracy :: ___________ : oligarchy
government
group of people
inherited leader
religious leaders
6
This is a traditional economy. What do these people MOST likely do with the goods they produce?
they sell them internationally for a large profit
they may barter them for other goods in their community
they give them to the government, who controls the economy
they use or consume them themselves
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Which part of this cartoon represents a QUOTA being placed on imports?
Uncle Sam himself (the man)
the 3% tax
The goods
The funnel
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Why are entrepreneurs so important to a market economy?
They strengthen the economy by improving and changing it.
They control the government's decisions.
They decide what to produce, how to produce, and for whom.
They obey the decisions the government makes.
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WHY does the picture represent a parliamentary democracy?
it shows that it takes place in the USA
It shows that the president is separate from lawmaking
It shows the prime minister is part of the legislature
It shows that the prime minister is chosen by the people
10
In which country do the people have the FEWEST political rights and freedoms?
Israel, because of the parliamentary democracy
Iran, because of the monarchy
Saudi Arabia, because of the absolute monarchy
Iran, because of the theocratic republic
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many rights and freedoms: ____________ :: hardly any rights and freedoms: ____________
1. Israel 2. Saudi Arabia
1. Saudi Arabia 2. Israel
1. Iran 2. Saudi Arabia
1. Israel 2.Iran
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What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?
Dictatorship
Theocratic Republic
Absolute Monarchy
Parliamentary Democracy
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In a THEOCRACY, who has the power?
all the people
Religious leaders only
the state governments
only one person or royal family
14
How are the economic systems of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey alike?
They all are almost pure command economies.
They are all mixed economies.
They are all almost pure market economies.
They all specialize in oil.
15
In which government do the citizens have the MOST rights and freedoms?
dictatorship
theocracy
democracy
oligarchy
16
If you wanted to sell goods in a foreign country, what would you have to do first?
Put a tariff on your own goods
exchange currency to determine the price
Ask the government for permission
Sell your business to an entrepreneur
17
What responsibility (and right) MUST citizens have in DEMOCRACY?
the right to bear arms
the right to protest the government
the right to vote
the right to own property
18
A country in the Middle East has a very high GDP. It most likely has a high rate of....
discrimination against women
investment in human capital (education)
oil production
literacy
19
Because there is no central authority to command the member states, OPEC is an example of...
a theocracy
a federation
a confederation
a unitary government
20
Which of these statements is TRUE about oil in the Middle East?
All countries with high GDPs in the Middle East have oil.
Oil is no longer the focus of Saudi Arabia's economy.
It usually has no impact on a country's economic growth.
Oil-producing nations are often the most developed.
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Israel cannot depend on oil as an export. What do they do to make up for the lack of resource?
Israel allows its government strict control of the economy.
Israel invests in American businesses and borrows money.
Israel specializes in other industries and imports oil.
Israel invests heavily in capital and human capital.
22
Which TWO countries in the Middle East are governed by strict shari'a?
Turkey and Iran
Saudi Arabia and Israel
Israel and Iran
Iran and Saudi Arabia
23
What was the motive for the US to invade Afghanistan in 2001?
Searching for Al Qaeda
revenge on Saddam Hussein
Afghanistan's oil supply
economic trade barriers
24
Which SW Asian country currently has a theocratic republic where its citizens have SOME rights?
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Saudi Arabia
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The picture shows where the power is concentrated in a......
Unitary gov.
Confederation
Federation
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Why do countries sometimes use trade barriers?
Because trade is something countries want to avoid
To punish other nations
To protect businesses in their country
to give their people more rights
