Transcript Comparing the Governments of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Israel:

Comparing the Governments of Saudi
Arabia, Iran, and Israel:
Islamic Republic of Iran
Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia
State of Israel
Parliamentary Democracy of Israel:
• Upon reaching 18, both men and women can
vote.
• Citizens vote for 120 members of Parliament
(law makers).
• The head of government is the Prime Minister
who is chosen by members of Parliament.
• Israel uses a unitary system where the central
government handles most government
functions.
Personal Freedoms/Rights- Israel
• Freedom of speech and the media – citizens
are allowed to criticize the govt.
• Men and women have equal rights!
Which country has a democratic form
of government where both men and
women over 18 years old vote for
representatives?
1. Saudi Arabia
2. Israel
3. Iran
The head of government in a
Parliamentary System is chosen by:
1. Citizens voting in a separate
election from the legislature.
2. By legislators (other members of
Parliament)
Theocracy: The government of Iran
• Iran’s government is based on the religion of
Islam.
• Men and women 18 and over vote for a
president.
• An assembly of religious experts appoints the
Supreme Leader of Iran also known as an
ayatollah.
• The Supreme leader has more power than the
president.
Personal Freedoms/Rights-Iran
• Citizens cannot criticize the government or its
leaders
• Legal system is based on Sharia law system
• No freedom of speech or press
• Must follow strict social and religious rules
What is a theocracy?
1. A type of
democracy.
2. A government
based on religion.
3. A government
based on a supreme
leader.
Iran is a(an) _____________, because only
a small group of “religious experts” actually
chooses the leader.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Autocracy
Presidential
Democracy
Oligarchy
The Monarchy of Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Arabia is ruled by a king
or monarch.
• The king inherits the right to
rule.
• Men 21 and older may vote
but only on certain issues
approved by the king.
• Saudi Arabia is an autocratic
government
King Abdullah of Saudi
Arabia
Personal Freedoms/Rights- Saudi Arabia
• Citizens cannot criticize the government or its
leaders
• Legal system is based on Sharia law system
• No freedom of speech or press
• Must follow strict social and religious rules
The King is not elected and makes all
final decisions concerning laws. This is
an example of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy