1. Israel’s Government Leadership Background SW Asia
2. President: _________________________ ; has little political power, mostly a ceremonial role.
1. Prime Minister: is the _________________________ of the government with the most political power; works closely with the legislature (the Knesset)
The emergence of Israel as a Jewish nation became and still is a _________________________ in the Middle East.
The governments of the countries in Southwest Asia often _________________________ , and Arabic people are often Islamic by faith.
The other part was for the Palestinian _________________________ .
One part became the nation of _________________________ , a homeland for the Jewish people.
_________________________, the United Nations voted to divide the former British colony of Palestine into two parts.
There are several countries, including Saudi Arabia, who are _________________________ where the king holds complete power and citizens have little say.
For the most part, democracy has been slow to catch on in the region and many SW Asia countries have _________________________ .
In Iran, citizens _________________________ for many government positions (despite strict Islamic laws).
_________________________ are both democracies whose citizens play a key role in choosing the government leaders.
There are several _________________________ in the Middle East.
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2. Israel’s Government Role of the Citizen Parliamentary Democracy
Legislature
How Leaders Are Chosen
Israel has a better than average record of _________________________ ; however, some areas to improve include discrimination against Arab-Israelis, discrimination and domestic violence against women, and _________________________ opportunities for Arabs and Israelis.
Citizens also enjoy the freedoms of assembly, _________________________ , the press, and religious practice.
They elect _________________________ .
As a democracy, its citizens can participate in _________________________ :
Citizens must be _________________________ , but voting is not required by law.
In Israel, citizens vote for members of Knesset (parliament), then the _________________________ choose the Prime Minister.
Generally, whichever political party has the _________________________ in the legislature selects the Prime Minister.
Israel has _________________________ , but members of the Knesset have been working on one since 2003.
The Knesset _________________________ , elects the president & prime minister, and supervises the work of the government through its committees.
It is a _________________________ governing body.
Israel’s parliament is called the _________________________ .
President: largely a ceremonial role and is _________________________ for a seven-year term (one-term limit).
Prime Minister: serves a _________________________ ; the President nominates a member of the Knesset and the other members vote on him/her. (Generally, the prime minister is usually the leader of the largest political party in the Knesset.)
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3. Saudi Arabia’s Government
Leadership
Religion
Autocracy
Background
The King of Saudi Arabia has been a member of the _________________________ since the 1930s.
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a hereditary monarchy, which means the government is led by a king who comes from a family that has ruled the country for _________________________ .
Saudi Arabia is governed on the basis of _________________________ (Shari’a).
There is no written constitution; however, the _________________________ acts as the constitution.
Conservative _________________________ also have a great deal of influence in decisions made by the monarchy.
He is responsible for _________________________ the country’s laws.
The king _________________________ the head of government and head of state.
The country is _________________________ and members of his royal family.
Saudi Arabia is an _________________________ .
The king may ask members of his family, Islamic scholars, and tribal leaders _________________________ on decisions.
Most government officials are _________________________ .
Saudi Arabia is an _________________________ and members of the al-Saud family have ruled Saudi Arabia since 1932.
It is an _________________________ with 100% of its population being Muslim.
Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula and it has the _________________________ in the region.
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4. Saudi Arabia’s Government
Personal Freedoms
Role of the Citizen
Legislature
How Leaders Are Chosen
Saudi Arabia has long been criticized for _________________________ , and because the country values its position in the world economy, it is working to correct some of these injustices.
Public speech and the media are _________________________ by the government.
Citizens are not allowed to _________________________ other than Islam.
Human rights and personal freedoms are _________________________ in Saudi Arabia.
Citizens have very little opportunity to participate in government and have _________________________ in what the government does.
In 2004, the Saudi government began allowing men who are 21 and older to _________________________ government positions, but all top-level positions are still appointed by the king.
There are _________________________ in Saudi Arabia.
The Council mostly consists of members of the _________________________ .
The _________________________ of the members of the Council, while men in the country vote for the remaining one-third of the members.
There are _________________________ and a chairman that is chosen by the king to serve 4-year terms.
It can propose legislation to the king, but has _________________________ itself.
Saudi Arabia has _________________________ , but does have something called the Consultative Council.
When a king dies, the Saudi family announces who the next king will be from among their _________________________ .
The people of Saudi Arabia _________________________ the king.
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5. Turkey’s Government Legislature How Leaders Are Chosen Leadership
Background
The Grand National Assembly _________________________ and supervises the work of the government through its committees.
It is a _________________________ governing body.
Turkey’s parliament is called the _________________________ .
President: is elected by _________________________
Prime Minister: the _________________________ from the parliament to serve as the prime minister
2. President: _________________________ ; directly elected by the people
1. Prime Minister: is the _________________________ of the government; works closely with the legislature (Grand National Assembly)
Currently, the country is a _________________________ , but will change to a presidential one in 2019.
Since World War II, Turkey has had many attempted (some successful) _________________________ by the military.
Turkey is one of the most democratic countries in the Middle East, although it’s _________________________ has long been a powerful force in the country’s government.
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6. Turkey’s Government Personal Freedoms Role of the Citizen
Parliamentary Democracy
Also, the Turkish government has been accused of limiting the rights of the _________________________ .
For example, _________________________ is a big issue in Turkey.
Even though citizens have personal freedoms, there is still _________________________ in Turkey.
Citizens also enjoy the freedoms of assembly, speech, the press, and _________________________ .
They elect both the _________________________ of the Grand National Assembly.
As a democracy, its _________________________ in voting and elections:
Citizens must be 18 to vote, but voting is _________________________ by law.
The change will not take place until the next _________________________ .
In 2017, Turkey’s _________________________ to change their government from a parliamentary democracy to a presidential one.
The prime minister nominates a Council of Ministers for the president’s approval, and they help _________________________ .
Then the elected president chooses one member from the parliament to serve as the powerful chief executive, _________________________ .
In Turkey, citizens elect both a _________________________ of the Grand National Assembly (parliament).
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