Question

7 which of the following describes citizen participation in saudi arabias government? citizens enjoy freedoms of assembly and speech to influence government decisions. all citizens age 18 and older are required by law to vote for government officials. citizens elect the king and all members of the consultative council. there are no political parties, and citizens have very limited opportunities to participate. 8 which statement accurately describes how the chief executive (prime minister) of israel is chosen? citizen elect members of the knesset, which then selects the prime minister. citizens directly elect the prime minister in a national election. the prime minister inherits the position through their family line. the head of state (president) is elected by the people and then appoints the prime minister. 9 according to their laws, who is able to vote in israel? all citizens 18 and older can vote. nobody can vote in israel. all citizens 18 and older are required to vote. only men 21 years and older.

Explanation:

• Question 7: Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy. There are no political parties, and citizens have very limited opportunities to participate in government. Freedom of assembly and speech is restricted, there is no mandatory voting for all citizens age 18 and older, and the king is not elected by citizens.
• Question 8: In Israel, citizens elect members of the Knesset (parliament). The Knesset then selects the prime minister. Israel does not have direct election of the prime minister by all citizens, the prime minister is not an inherited position, and the president (head of state) has a more ceremonial role and does not appoint the prime minister in the way described.
• Question 9: In Israel, all citizens 18 and older can vote. Voting is not mandatory, and it is not restricted to men 21 years and older.

Answer:

1. There are no political parties, and citizens have very limited opportunities to participate.
2. Citizens elect members of the Knesset, which then selects the prime minister.
3. All citizens 18 and older can vote.