IsraelSaudi ArabiaTurkey
The President is the Head of Government
Voting takes place in non-binding referendums
Switched from a Parliamentary to a Presidential system in 2018.
Is a Parliamentary Democracy
Parliament is the Knesset
Government is an Autocratic Monarchy
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Israel:
- Israel is a parliamentary democracy, with a President as the ceremonial head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government.
- Voting takes place in general elections for the Knesset (parliament), and the Prime Minister is chosen by the Knesset members.
- The President's role is mainly ceremonial, and the Prime Minister holds executive powers.
Saudi Arabia:
- Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy ruled by a King who holds both the title of Head of State and Head of Government.
- There are no elections or voting in Saudi Arabia, and political power is concentrated in the hands of the ruling Al Saud family.
- The King appoints a Council of Ministers to assist in governance.
Turkey:
- Turkey is a presidential republic, meaning the President is both the Head of State and Head of Government.
- Turkey switched from a parliamentary system to a presidential system through a constitutional referendum that took place in 2017, not 2018.
- The President is elected through general elections, and executive powers are held by the President, while the Parliament (Grand National Assembly) maintains legislative powers.