Unscramble the first three… In which type of government does the central government hold all the power? tnuyiar In which type of government do strong states decide to give some power to a weak central government? aftenidrocoen In which type of government does a strong central government share power with states? refelda What are the names we give to governments to talk about how citizens participate? Hint: A, D, and O... What are the two predominant types of democracies?

SS7CG5a Compare the parliamentary democracy of Israel, the monarchy of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of Iran. Look at form of leadership and role of citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms. What do we already know about these governments?

EQ How are the governments in Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Iran different?

Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms Israel Saudi Arabia Iran Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms Dedicate a page of notes to this graphic organizer This is how you’ll copy these notes

Israel - Type of leader Israel is a parliamentary democracy. The president is head of state and serves in a primarily ceremonial role The prime minister is the head of government (Benjamin Netanyahu).

Israel – Becoming the leader President is elected by the Knesset (parliament). After election, President nominates a member of the Knesset to become the Prime Minister (following a vote of confidence from the Knesset)

Israel – Role of Citizen Citizens over 18 can vote for members of the unicameral legislature called the Knesset.

Israel – Personal Freedoms Freedom of Speech – Yes Freedom of the Press - Yes

Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms Israel Saudi Arabia Iran Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms

Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms Israel Saudi Arabia Iran Leader President Prime Minister (Parliamentary Democracy) Takes Power by… Election Role of Citizen Vote Personal Freedoms Freedom of Speech: Yes Press: Yes

Saudi Arabia – Type of Leader Saudi Arabia is an Islamic Absolute Monarchy. King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud is the current King of Saudi Arabia and Head of the House of Saud.

Saudi Arabia – Becoming the Leader The right of succession is hereditary (passed down through the family). A newly established council selects a successor among the crown princes of the Saudi royal family. The King’s power is limited by Islamic law and he must build consensus among religious leaders and other influential Saudis.

Saudi Arabia – Role of Citizen The role of the citizen in Saudi Arabia is to obey the King.

Saudi Arabia – Personal Freedoms Freedom of Speech – No Freedom of the Press - No There are no voting rights or official political parties in this country.

Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms Israel Saudi Arabia Iran Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms

Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms Israel Saudi Arabia Iran Leader President Prime Minister (Parliamentary Democracy) King (Monarchy) Takes Power by… Election Hereditary Role of Citizen Vote Obey the king Personal Freedoms Freedom of Speech: Yes Press: Yes Speech: No Press: No

Iran – Type of Leader Iran is a theocratic republic with a presidential system. The government of Iran is based on Islamic law. The Supreme Leader of Iran, who is a religious leader, is chief of state and has final say on all matters. The Supreme Leader is commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

Iran – Becoming the Leader The Supreme Leader is selected by the Council of Experts. The Council of Experts, as well as the legislature and president, are elected by popular vote. While the president is head of government, he may be removed by the Supreme Leader at any time.

Iran – Role of Citizen There is universal suffrage (voting) for everyone over 18. The role of the citizen in Iran is to obey the Supreme Leader.

Iran – Personal Freedoms Freedom of Speech – No Freedom of the Press - No

Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms Israel Saudi Arabia Iran Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms

Leader Takes Power by… Role of Citizen Personal Freedoms Israel Saudi Arabia Iran Leader President Prime Minister (Parliamentary Democracy) King (Monarchy) Supreme Leader (Theocratic Republic) Takes Power by… Election Hereditary (must be related to the previous leader) Selected by Council of Experts Role of Citizen Vote Obey Obey and “Vote” Personal Freedoms Freedom of Speech: Yes Press: Yes Speech: No Press: No

Mastery Tracker #1 (of 3) In which of these countries would the leader HAVE to be a direct descendant of the prior leader of the country? Iran Israel Saudi Arabia Afghanistan

#2 In which of these countries are personal freedoms of speech and press guaranteed? Israel Afghanistan Saudi Arabia Iran

#3 In which of these countries is the leader selected by a Supreme Council? Israel Afghanistan Saudi Arabia Iran