The Bedouins are one many ethnic groups in Saudi Arabia. Bedouin tribes have a single leader, who is known as a sheikh. When making important decisions for the tribe, it is common for the sheikh to consult the adult men of the tribe; however, he does not always consult his tribe members. At this time, Saudi Arabia's government is a hereditary monarch. Each day, the king of Saudi Arabia holds a majlis, which is a meeting in which any Saudi citizens are allowed to discuss a matter with the king. The practice of holding a majlis most likely began with the Bedouins.

According to the passage, the Bedouins have influenced Saudi Arabia's

a parliamentary system.

b literary traditions.

c government practices.

d social welfare system.

Question

The Bedouins are one many ethnic groups in Saudi Arabia. Bedouin tribes have a single leader, who is known as a sheikh. When making important decisions for the tribe, it is common for the sheikh to consult the adult men of the tribe; however, he does not always consult his tribe members. At this time, Saudi Arabia's government is a hereditary monarch. Each day, the king of Saudi Arabia holds a majlis, which is a meeting in which any Saudi citizens are allowed to discuss a matter with the king. The practice of holding a majlis most likely began with the Bedouins.

According to the passage, the Bedouins have influenced Saudi Arabia's

a parliamentary system.
     
   b literary traditions.
     
   c government practices.
     
   d social welfare system.