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The Middle East

Topic: Governance. The Middle East. Bell Ringer – 5 minutes Practice Test Question. How does a Democratic government differ from an Oligarchic government A. Judicial system B. Role of the citizen C. Law making process D. Executive Branch . Opening – 20 minutes.

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The Middle East

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  1. Topic: Governance The Middle East

  2. Bell Ringer – 5 minutesPractice Test Question How does a Democratic government differ from an Oligarchic government A. Judicial system B. Role of the citizen C. Law making process D. Executive Branch

  3. Opening – 20 minutes GPS: SS7CG5 The student will explain the structures of the modern governments of Southwest Asia. Element: a. Compare the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms. EQ: What distinguishes the form of leadership, public voting procedures and personal freedoms in the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran?

  4. Opening – Activating Prior Knowledge In a parliamentary government, unlike the presidential system, the head of government belongs to which branch? A. Judicial B. National C. Executive D. Legislative

  5. Israel Israel is a unitary system with a parliamentary democracy. The president is head of state and serves in a primarily ceremonial role. The prime minister is the head of government. Citizens over 18 can vote for members of the unicameral legislature called the Knesset.

  6. Questions about Israel • How is the power distributed in Israel? • How do you know this? • Does the President have any real power in government? • Can men and women vote in Israel? • All of them? • Is the Head of Government elected or selected?

  7. Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is a monarchy. The right of succession is hereditary, but there is a newly established council whose duty it is to select 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. There are no voting rights or official political parties in this country.

  8. Questions about Saudi Arabia Does Saudi Arabia have a Unitary, Federal, or Confederation type of government? If the leader dies, who becomes the next leader, and how is this decided? Does the king have absolute power? Who can vote in Saudi Arabia?

  9. Iran 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 selected by the Council of Experts. The Council of Experts, as well as the legislature and president, are elected by popular vote. There is universal suffrage for everyone over 18. While the president is head of government, he may be removed by the Supreme Leader at any time. The Supreme Leader maintains control over some key executive powers, including the role of commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

  10. Questions about Iran Iran is a theocracy based on what religion? Who has more power, the Supreme Leader or the president of Iran? Who can vote in Iran, and who do they vote for? Is the Supreme Leader elected or selected?

  11. Now it’s your turn – work sessionlet’s look at an exampleUnited States

  12. Your task – 10 min(work session) • Using the example as your guide, create three charts just like the example for each of the countries from the essential question. • Iran • Israel • Saudi Arabia • For each country, tell the type of leadership, role of the citizen, and personal freedoms.

  13. Your task – continued - 30 min(work session) With your partner, determine and explain how the countries of the region would change if they did a “leader swap.” Take notes on your discussion using the chart provided. You may be selected to share during our closing.

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