Theocracy: Government centered around Islamic beliefs.
religious leaders are also leaders of government.
follow sharia law.
based on the Qur’an.
desire to return to traditional way of life.
example— Iran.
Monarchy: government ruled by one
led by a king, sultan, o emir.
may hold all power or have power limited by constitution.
Positions are hereditary.
follow tribal laws.
examples— Bahrain, Saudi Arabia.

Democracy:
government with a parliament elected by others:
leaders are chosen by parliament.
follow civil laws.
have constructions.
examples: turkey, Israel, Iraq.
Rights in israel:
citizens participate in government.
many political parties exist.
all men and women have voting rights.
freedom of speech and religion, Gender equality.
Rights in Saudi Arabia:
citizens have little participation in government.
no political parties exist.
voting rights are restricted to local level.
royal family controls government.
freedoms of speech, press, and religion are limited.
women’s rights are estimated.

Rights in Iran:
citizens have some participation government.
no political parties.
all men and women have voting rights.
all political candidates are approved by religious leaders.
freedoms of speech, press, and religion ar limited,
women’s rights are restricted.
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