E Q How are the governments of China
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E. Q. How are the governments of China, India, and Japan similar and different?
SS 7 CG 7 Student will demonstrate an understanding of national governments in Southern and Eastern Asia a. Compare and contrast the federal republic of the India, the communist state of The People’s Republic of China, and the constitutional monarchy of Japan, distinguishing the form of leadership, and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms.
JAPAN
Type of Government n n n Japan has a constitutional monarchy Japan still has an emperor but he has limited powers Japan’s constitution was ratified in 1947 and named the Mc. Arthur constitution His Imperial Majesty AKIHITO, the 125 th Emperor of Japan
Japan Who was the Emperor during WWII? Why was he so powerful? The Japanese constitution also has a bill of rights. Why do you think this is so?
Type of Leadership n n n Led by Prime Minister and cabinet of advisors Prime Minister is elected by the Diet Emperor is a figure head with no power and the constitution states that he is not a god
Type of Legislature n n Bicameral parliament Called the Diet 1. House of Representatives 2. House of Councilors
Voting Rights n Citizens 20 and older may vote for the members of the Diet Is Japan a Presidential or Parliamentary Democracy?
CHINA
Type of Government n Chinese revolution of 1949 brought the communist party to power under the leadership of the Communist Party Chairman Mao Tse-Tung
Type of Leadership n One party communist dictatorship
Type of Legislature n n National People’s Congress is elected by the citizens of China BUT only those approved by the communist party may run for election The Congress chooses the president and vice-president
Voting Rights n Citizens 18 years and older may vote
INDIA
Type of Government n n n India is the world’s largest democracy Colony of British Empire until independence in 1947 India is a democratic republic: its elected officials represent the people Sound familiar?
Type of Leadership n The Prime Minister serves as Head of Government
Type of Legislature n n Bicameral parliament 1. House of the People 2. Council of States Elections for parliament are held every 5 years
Voting Rights n Indian’s 18 years and older may vote India: the world's largest free elections. . . ever
3, 2, 1 n n n 3 types of democracies 2 countries with bicameral legislatures 1 constitutional monarchy
