Describe the position of the citizens with regard to their government in Saudi Arabia.

The main points relating to the position of the citizens with regard to their government in Saudi Arabia are as given below:
(i) Hereditary king: A hereditary king rules the country. The people have no role in electing or changing their rulers
(ii) King powers: The king selects the legislature as well as the executive. He appoints the judges and can change any of their decisions.
(iii) Ban on formation of political parties: Citizens cannot form political parties or any political organisation. Media cannot report any thing that the monarch does not like.
(iv) No freedom of religion : There is no freedom of religion. Every citizen is required to be Muslim. Non-Muslim residents can follow their religion in private, but not in public.
(v) Position of women : Women are subjected to many public restrictions. The testimony of one man is considered equal to that of two women. Thus, in Saudi Arabia, the government is autocratic and non-democratic.