HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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a theocracy.
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an oligarchy
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an autocracy.
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a democracy.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The politics of Saudi Arabia takes place in the context of a unitary absolute monarchy along traditional Islamic lines, where the King is both the head of state and government.
Detailed explanation-2: -The King, who also acts as prime minister, ensures the application of the Shari’ah and the State’s general policy, and supervises the protection and defense of the nation. The Crown Prince is appointed by the King. Members of the Council of Ministers assist the King in the performance of his duties.
Detailed explanation-3: -The succession to the Saudi Arabian throne was designed to pass from one son of the first king, Abdulaziz, to another. The monarchy was hereditary by agnatic seniority until 2006, when a royal decree provided that future Saudi kings are to be elected by a committee of Saudi princes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Because Saudi Arabia is an Islamic state, its judicial system is based on Islamic law (Shari’ah). The King is at the top of the legal system. He acts as the final court of appeal and can issue pardons. There are also courts in the Kingdom.