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Israel v. Saudi Arabia v. Iran

Israel v. Saudi Arabia v. Iran. How are their governments similar and different in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms?. Israel: Parliamentary Democracy.

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Israel v. Saudi Arabia v. Iran

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  1. Israel v. Saudi Arabia v. Iran How are their governments similar and different in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms?

  2. Israel: Parliamentary Democracy • A political system in which the legislature (parliament) selects the government - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor along with the cabinet ministers - according to party strength as expressed in elections • By this system, the government acquires a dual responsibility: to the people as well as to the parliament. • Israel has Universal Suffrage in which any person 18 years and older may vote

  3. Saudi Arabia: Monarchy • A government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns over a state or territory, usually for life and by hereditary right • The monarch may be either a sole absolute ruler or a sovereign - such as a king, queen, or prince - with constitutionally limited authority. • Governed solely based on Islamic Law • Voting does not exist on the national level. • Local elections take place every so many years but are limited to male voters only

  4. Islamic Republic of Iran: Theocracy • A form of government in which a Deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the Deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities (bishops, mullahs, etc.) • A government subject to religious authority. • Supreme Leader- Ali Khamenei • Highest leader in the country • Appoints important posts such as head of the military, chief judges, radio stations, and religious organizations

  5. Current President of Iran • President- Hassan Rouhani(Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad) • Elected by Universal Suffrage in which any person 18 years and older may vote in the election • Term is 4 years • Presidential candidates must be pre-approved by the Council of Guardians (Religious Council) prior to running for the presidency

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