How is the emir, or leader, of Kuwait likely different from the king of Saudi Arabia?
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Responses
The king of Saudi Arabia is more powerful because he is not limited by a constitution.
The king of Saudi Arabia is more powerful because he is not limited by a constitution.
The emir of Kuwait has complete power, while the king of Saudi Arabia plays a symbolic role.
The emir of Kuwait has complete power, while the king of Saudi Arabia plays a symbolic role.
The emir of Kuwait is more powerful because he is supported by a constitution.
The emir of Kuwait is more powerful because he is supported by a constitution.
The emir of Kuwait is elected, while the king of Saudi Arabia is not elected.
The correct response is: The emir of Kuwait is elected, while the king of Saudi Arabia is not elected.
In Kuwait, the emir is selected from the ruling Al Sabah family through a process of consultation and decision by the family members, while in Saudi Arabia, the king is usually succeeded by a member of the ruling Al Saud family without any formal election process. Additionally, the emir of Kuwait is subject to the country's constitution and has limited powers compared to the king of Saudi Arabia, who has more authority and is not bound by a constitution.