Question

directions: complete the chart with information from the text. governance in saudi arabia structure of government define absolute monarchy role of the royal family executive branch explain the autocracy council of ministers judicial branch high court laws for women law explain basic law of government explain sharia law legislative branch consultative council role of the citizen

Explanation:

• Structure of Government - Define Absolute Monarchy: A form of government where a monarch has supreme and unrestricted power. In Saudi Arabia, the King has significant authority.
• Structure of Government - Role of the Royal Family: The royal family plays a central - role in governance, holding key positions in the government, military, and other important institutions.
• Executive Branch - Explain the Autocracy: Autocracy implies a system where one person or a small group has absolute power. In Saudi Arabia, while the King has broad executive powers, there are also consultative and other bodies.
• Executive Branch - Council of Ministers: Advises the King on policy - making and helps in the day - to - day administration of the country.
• Judicial Branch - High Court: The High Court is part of the judicial system that interprets and applies the law, with Sharia law being a fundamental basis.
• Judicial Branch - Laws for Women: Laws for women in Saudi Arabia have evolved over time. Historically, they had restrictions in areas like driving, employment, and travel, but recent reforms have expanded their rights.
• Law - Explain Basic Law of Government: The Basic Law of Government in Saudi Arabia outlines the principles of governance, the rights and duties of citizens, and the structure of the government.
• Law - Explain Sharia Law: Sharia law is Islamic religious law, which forms the basis of the legal system in Saudi Arabia. It covers personal, family, criminal, and commercial matters.
• Legislative Branch - Consultative Council: An advisory body that provides input on legislation and public policy. It consists of appointed members who can discuss and make recommendations on various issues.
• Legislative Branch - Role of the Citizen: Citizens can participate in the political process to some extent, such as through expressing their opinions to the Consultative Council and engaging in public discourse.

Answer:

• Structure of Government - Define Absolute Monarchy: A form of government with a monarch having supreme power.
• Structure of Government - Role of the Royal Family: Central role in governance, holding key positions.
• Executive Branch - Explain the Autocracy: System with one - person or small - group absolute power (with some consultative elements in Saudi Arabia).
• Executive Branch - Council of Ministers: Advises King on policy and administers daily affairs.
• Judicial Branch - High Court: Part of judicial system applying Sharia - based law.
• Judicial Branch - Laws for Women: Have evolved, with recent reforms expanding rights.
• Law - Explain Basic Law of Government: Outlines governance principles, rights/duties of citizens, and government structure.
• Law - Explain Sharia Law: Islamic religious law forming basis of legal system.
• Legislative Branch - Consultative Council: Advisory body for legislation and policy.
• Legislative Branch - Role of the Citizen: Can participate through expressing opinions and public discourse.