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In what type of government does a ruler have absolute

power?

Autocracy

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What type of government gives power to a small group of people?

Oligarchy

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What form of government gives

the people the greatest voice in

law making?

Democracy

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What three Asian countries have a

democracy?

India, Japan, & South Korea

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What Asian country has an oligarchy?

The People’s Republic of

China

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What are two forms of

democratic government?

Parliamentary and

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What is the largest parliamentary

democracy in the world?

India

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What is Japan’s two-house

parliament called?

Diet

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What is another name for a

presidential form of democratic

government?

Congressional form of government

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How is the relationship between a Prime Minister and parliament different

from that of a President and legislature?

The prime minister is a member Parliament while the president is in a separate branch

of government.

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What is the head of the Japanese

government called?

Prime Minister

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Who heads local government in

India?

Village council (panchayat)

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What is the role of the emperor in

Japan?

Ceremonial

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What two government leaders are chosen by the National People’s

Congress in China?

President and Vice President

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What two offices does Kim Jong-il

hold in North Korea?

Premier and head of the National

Defense Commission

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What type of government is found in Japan?

CountryType of

GovernmentWho Votes

Role of Religion

Design of Government

Japan Constitutional Monarchy

All citizens 20 years old or older

No direct role; the government is considered secular

Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members

China Communist Party

All citizens over the age of 18

Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government

National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress

India Democratic Republic

All citizens over the age of 18

India is a secular government

Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

Constitutional Monarchy

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What role do religious leaders play in the Indian

government?Country

Type of Government

Who VotesRole of Religion

Design of Government

Japan Constitutional Monarchy

All citizens 20 years old or older

No direct role; the government is considered secular

Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members

China Communist Party

All citizens over the age of 18

Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government

National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress

India Democratic Republic

All citizens over the age of 18

India is a secular government

Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

They play no role in the

government.

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What two countries give the right to vote to the same group

of citizens?Country

Type of Government

Who VotesRole of Religion

Design of Government

Japan Constitutional Monarchy

All citizens 20 years old or older

No direct role; the government is considered secular

Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members

China Communist Party

All citizens over the age of 18

Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government

National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress

India Democratic Republic

All citizens over the age of 18

India is a secular government

Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

China and India

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Who chooses the Prime Minister in Japan?

CountryType of

GovernmentWho Votes

Role of Religion

Design of Government

Japan Constitutional Monarchy

All citizens 20 years old or older

No direct role; the government is considered secular

Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members

China Communist Party

All citizens over the age of 18

Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government

National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress

India Democratic Republic

All citizens over the age of 18

India is a secular government

Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

Members of the Diet

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What group runs the government in China?

CountryType of

GovernmentWho Votes

Role of Religion

Design of Government

Japan Constitutional Monarchy

All citizens 20 years old or older

No direct role; the government is considered secular

Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members

China Communist Party

All citizens over the age of 18

Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government

National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress

India Democratic Republic

All citizens over the age of 18

India is a secular government

Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

Communist Party

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Who chooses the president and

vice-president in China?

The National People’s Congress

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Who makes most of the decisions in the People’s Republic of

China?

Communist Party

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What part of Japan’s Constitution spells out the basic freedoms

of its citizens?

Bill of Rights

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Who is allowed to vote in Japan?

All citizens who are at least 20 years old

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Who can vote in India?

Citizens over 18 years of age

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What document contains the laws of

a nation?

Constitution

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What is the name of an area that is ruled by a king, queen, or

emperor?

Monarchy

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What is the term that describes

“government by a few”?

Oligarchy

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What form of government allows citizens to choose delegates to represent

them?

Republic

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What term means “favors no special

religion”?

Secular

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Final Question

Which country in this region is ruled

by an autocratic dictator?

North Korea

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