Essential Question: What are the similarities and

differences in leadership, voting rights, and personal freedoms in India, China,

and Japan?Standard: SS7CG7a Compare and contrast the federal republic of The Republic of India, the communist state of The People’s Republic 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.

Governments of the Southeast Asia Activator

Governments of Southeast Asia Activating StrategyUse the illustrations above to answer the following questions.1.Who or what would make government decisions if Illustration 1 were true?_______________________________2. Who or what would make government decisions in Illustration 2? __________________________3. Who or what would make government decisions in Illustration 3? ______________________________________4. Identify a positive or a negative of each government in the three illustrations. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. All three Illustrations represent a government in the Middle East in some way. Predict which Illustration matches which of the following Middle East countries: Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia. Provide an explanation for your prediction.

Government Matching Pair Cards

Form of Leadership

Chief of State:Leader of a country who represents the state at official and

ceremonial functions, but who

may not be involved with the day-to-day

activities of the government.

Head of Government:A country’s top administrative leader who is designated to

manage the day-to-day activities of the

government.

Form of Leadership

Chief of State Head of Government

Use your Government Chart to Complete the

Comparison Graphic Organizer

Country Structure of Government

Form of Leadership

Role of Citizen

Other

India

China

Japan

India

India is a Federal Republic with a

Parliamentary System

How is power distributed? How do citizens participate?

India

Structure of Government: India

India has a parliamentary system much like that of Great Britain. It has three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial.

Form of Leadership: India

The president is the chiefof state or ceremonial

leader.

The prime minister is the head of government.

Role of the Citizen: India

Citizens over 18 can vote

Other Facts: India

India has three branches of government

The legislative branch is divided into two houses:

Loc Sabha (House of People) Rajya Sabha (Council of States)They are elected by the Lok

Sabha

ChinaChina is a

Communist Country.

What does that mean?

China

Structure of Government: China

China is communist. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) used

force to overthrow the former Chinese government in 1949.

Form of Leadership: China

President whose position is most ceremonial.

The head of the government is the

premier: Holds executive power

Role of the Citizen: China

Citizens have the right to vote over the age of 18 but it is

meaningless because citizens are dictated by the government

(communism).

Other Facts: ChinaMao Zedong established the communist state of the People’s Republic of China.Communist China has a history of violating the personal freedoms of Chinese citizens by denying them:

Freedom of speechFreedom of worshipand safety from physical harm

and political persecution

JapanJapan has a

constitutional Monarchy

What does that mean?

Japan

Structure of Government: Japan

Japan has a constitutional monarchy. Japan follows a parliamentary system

of government.

Form of Leadership: JapanThe emperor of Japan was given the highest title of leadership but is just a

ceremonial leader.The head of government is the Prime Minister who is

elected by the Diet (Japan’s legislature).

Role of the Citizen: Japan

Citizens over 20 can vote.

Other Facts: JapanAfter WWII, western powers helped establish a constitutional monarchy with a new constitution.The U.S. government was careful to preserve the traditional empire while creating a modern system of democracy. One of the most unusual provisions of the constitution is Article 9, which renounces war as a method of solving problems and prohibits Japan from having a military.

Use the S.E. Asia Government Chart

Country Structure of Government

Form of Leadership

Role of citizen Other

India

China

Japan

Governments of the Southeast Asia Frames

Communist CCP EmperorPrime Mister President is the Chief of State 20 can voteNo Military Constitutional Monarchy Premier3 branches of Government Parliamentary System Mao Zedong

Governments of Southeast Asia Frames Name____________________ Date___________Block______

Southeast Asia Government SummarizerSoutheast Asia Government Summarizer

Name__________________ Date_________ Block____Based on my knowledge of the governments of India, China, and Japan, I would Most prefer to live in _________________ because (include forms of leadership and role of the citizen in your explanation)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Based on my knowledge of the governments of India, China, and Japan, I would LEAST prefer to live in ________________ because (include forms of leadership and the role of the citizen in your explanation) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In which country would you prefer to be a leader? Why?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In which country is it worse to be a citizen? Why? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________