20 Questions
What is the total number of members in the Knesset?
120
What is the main function of the Knesset?
To make laws in the State of Israel
What is the role of the opposition parties in the Knesset?
To criticize the government and participate in legislation
What is the Plenum of the Knesset?
The central body of the Knesset where most decisions are made
What is the role of the Knesset Speaker?
To assist in the management of Knesset sessions and maintain order
What is the purpose of the Knesset committees?
To handle a large part of the Knesset's work, discussing topics in depth
What happens during the first Knesset session after elections?
Members take an oath of allegiance to the State
What is the role of the coalition parties?
To support the government and divide ministerial portfolios among themselves
How does the Knesset Speaker determine the discussion topics and time allocations?
Decides on the topics and time allocations for each topic
What is the significance of the Knesset's location?
It is located in Jerusalem
What is the minimum age requirement for an Israeli citizen to participate in the Knesset elections?
18 years old
Who has the right to propose a law in the Knesset?
Members of the Knesset, the government, or a committee of the Knesset
What is the primary function of the Knesset?
To legislate and pass laws
How many readings does a proposed law go through before it becomes a law?
Three readings
What is the purpose of the preliminary reading in the Knesset?
To discuss the proposal and decide whether to approve it
What is the role of the committee in the legislative process?
To examine the proposal clause by clause and hear the opinions of experts
Who must sign a law before it becomes effective?
The President of the State, the Prime Minister, and the Minister responsible for the law
What is the principle of democracy that is reflected in the publication of laws in the Official Gazette?
The principle of the right to knowledge
What is the purpose of the limitation of power in the legislative process?
To prevent the concentration of power and to ensure that laws are made in the public interest
What is the democratic principle that is reflected in the requirement that a law must be approved by a majority in the third reading?
The principle of majority decision-making
This quiz is about the Knesset, the legislative power in Israel, its functions, and its structure. It covers the election of its 120 members, its role in law-making, and its relationship with the government.
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