Which statement about the role of Saudi Arabia's citizens in the lawmaking process is correct?

A.
Saudi Arabia is a direct democracy, so citizens vote directly on whether to pass new laws.

B.
Saudi Arabia is an autocratic monarchy, so citizens have no say in the country’s lawmaking process.

C.
Saudi Arabia is a parliamentary democracy, so citizens elect others to represent them in the lawmaking process.

D.
Saudi Arabia is a constitutional monarchy, so citizens elect a president to make new laws.

1 answer

The correct statement about the role of Saudi Arabia's citizens in the lawmaking process is:

B. Saudi Arabia is an autocratic monarchy, so citizens have no say in the country’s lawmaking process.

In Saudi Arabia, the King has significant authority, and there is no system for citizens to vote on laws or elect representatives in a manner typical of democratic systems.