Knesset Medinat Yisrael: Understanding Israeli Democracy

Background Information
Fun Activity
Seminar 2005
Photos 2005 Questions
Comparison between US and Israeli branches of government.
Please copy the questions below into an email file. As you search the internet for the answers, you will be able to fill in the answers and then send the email to seminar@ramah.org.il. Please make sure that your name and email address appear clearly in the email you send us. Make sure you keep a copy of the email, for your own records. Thank you for completing this assignment.
Questions for Thought
How do you think the Israeli political system reflects its history and the history of the many groups of Jews who had an interest in the creation of the system?
Are you familiar with any other systems of government? How do they compare?

The Executive Branch
US system
Who is the head of the Executive? Describe 3 biographical facts about him.
What are the functions of this branch?
What are the bodies that make up the Executive branch?
What are the functions of the Cabinet? Who are the ministers in charge of defence, foreign policy and education?
How is the Executive elected?
Describe some of the current policies and issues being dealt with?

Israeli system
Who is the head of the Executive? Describe 3 biographical facts about him.
What are the functions of this branch?
What are the bodies that make up the Executive branch?
What are the functions of the Cabinet? Who are the ministers in charge of defence, foreign policy and education?
How is the Executive elected?
Describe some of the current policies and issues being dealt with?
The Legislative Branch
US system
Name the bodies that make up the Legislative branch?
How many members of the legislative bodies are there?
Who is the head of the Legislative?
What are the functions of this branch?
What is the composition of the different legislative bodies? (ie. how many different parties are represented and who are they?
How often and for how long is the Legislative elected?
Israeli system
Name the bodies that make up the Legislative branch?
How many members of the legislative bodies are there?
Who is the head of the Legislative?
What are the functions of this branch?
What is the composition of the different legislative bodies? (ie. how many different parties are represented and who are they?
How often and for how long is the Legislative elected?

The Judicial Branch
US system
What is the structure of this branch?
Who sits at the head of this branch?
Israeli system
What is the structure of this branch?
Who sits at the head of this branch?
General Questions

What do you think are the most important differences between the US and the Israeli systems of government?
Can you point to ways in which the current Israeli system reflects its history and development? Consider the way in which the Zionist movement development, and the existing traditions in the area.

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Background Information Fun Activity Seminar 2005 Photos 2005	Questions Comparison between US and Israeli branches of government. Please copy the questions below into an email file. As you search the internet for the answers, you will be able to fill in the answers and then send the email to seminar@ramah.org.il. Please make sure that your name and email address appear clearly in the email you send us. Make sure you keep a copy of the email, for your own records. Thank you for completing this assignment.	Questions for Thought How do you think the Israeli political system reflects its history and the history of the many groups of Jews who had an interest in the creation of the system? Are you familiar with any other systems of government? How do they compare?