Tuesday Warm Up WRITE QUESTION!Who holds the power in a unitary
government system? Example?What type of government does Japan have?
Who holds the power?Explain the difference between parliamentary
and presidential democracy?India has a FEDERAL government, what
does this mean?USE YOUR READING FROM YESTERDAY! 1Governments of
Asia
22Standard SS7CG7The student will demonstrate an understanding
of national governments in Southern and Eastern Asia.Compare and
contrast: the federal republic of the Republic of India, the
communist state of The Peoples 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.Copy this in your NotebookFill in boxes
during the presentation
IndiaChinaJapanType of GovernmentTitle of LeaderHow Leader takes
powerRole of CitizenImportant to KnowIndia Type of GovernmentIndia
is a Federal Republic with an elected parliament.
India has 28 states, and 7 union territories.
Although India is a republic, individual states are more tightly
controlled by the central government than states in the United
States.
India Title of LeaderIndias President is Ms. Patil. She is the
head of state.
Indias Prime Minister is Mr. Singh. He is the head of the
government and exercises most executive power.
India How the leader takes powerIndias President (head of state)
is elected by an electoral college to 5-year term. The president
has all of the powers given by the constitution but is more a
figure head. Indias Prime Minister (exercises executive power) is
generally the head of the party that enjoys a majority in the
legislative branch.The Prime Minister is appointed by the
President. The Prime Minister and cabinet make most of the
decisions. The Vice-President is elected by both houses of
Parliament.
India Role of CitizenIndian citizens are encouraged to vote when
they are 18.
India The important thing to know about Indias government is
India and Japan have a parliamentary republic with three branches:
legislative, judicial and executive. The executive and legislative
branches work closely together. There are two executives.
China Type of GovernmentChina is a Communist state.
China Title of Leadertrue power lies with the ruling Communist
Party. China has a President (head of state) and a Premier (head of
government) ~ appointed by presidentThe President and
Vice-President are elected by the National Peoples Congress.
Elected every 5 yearsIn China, all power is concentrated in the
Paramount Leader, Hu Jintao. He is the head of all three bodies of
government:Communist Party of ChinaCentral Peoples Government
(State Council)Peoples Liberation Army
China How the Leader takes powerWhile there are elections for
the National Peoples Congress, there is truly only one political
party, the Chinese Communist Party. The State Council, which
functions as a cabinet, is appointed by the National Peoples
Congress.
China Role of CitizenIndividuals do not have the right to vote
for their representatives.The government regulates the press and
restricts the freedom of assembly, movement, reproduction (One
Child Policy) and religion.The restrictions are lessening.
China The Important thing to know about Chinas government
isAlthough there are elections, China is controlled by ONE
political partyThe Chinese Communist Party. Increased population
means more resources are needed to meet the needs of the growing
population. Due to fears of overpopulation in China, the government
has introduced a One Child Policy encouraging families to have only
one child. If families have more than one child there are financial
penalties.
Japan Type of GovernmentJapan is a Constitutional Monarchy
Japan Title of LeaderJapan has an Emperor and a Prime
MinisterEmperor Akihito (head of state) is merely a symbol of the
state. Naoto Kan, the Prime Minister (head of government) holds the
true executive power along with the Cabinet of Ministers, who are
part of the legislative branch of government.
Japan How Leader takes PowerEmperor The Emperors position is
inherited. The Emperor is a symbol of the state and of the unity of
the Japanese people. He is the head of the Japanese Imperial Family
and is a ceremonial figurehead in a constitutional monarchy. He is
also the highest authority of the Shinto religion. The Prime
Minister is chosen by the Diet (parliament) and the Emperor gives
his blessing. The Prime Minister must enjoy the confidence of the
House of Representatives to remain in office. The Prime Minister is
the head of the Cabinet and appoints and dismisses the Ministers of
State.
Japan Role of CitizenThere are universal voting rights for all
adult citizens. Japanese citizens are encouraged to vote when they
are 20.
Japan The important thing to know about Japans government
isJapan has a parliament called the Diet and has 3 branches of
government. The executive and legislative branches work closely
together. There are two executives.
Governments of Asia ~ Check your answers
IndiaChinaJapanType of GovernmentFederal RepublicCommunist
State(Fake Republic)Constitutional MonarchyTitle of LeaderPresident
AND Prime MinisterPresident, Premier (Prime Minister)Emperor AND
Prime MinisterHow Leader takes powerPresident = electedPrime
Minister = AppointedPresident = electedPremier (Prime Minister) =
head of ruling partyEmperor InheritedPrime Minister chosen by the
Diet and emperor gives blessingRole of CitizenVote at 18No Vote,
Restricted freedoms: press, assembly, movement, reproduction,
religionVote at 20Important to knowParliament has 3 branchesONE
political partyOne child policyDiet (Parliament) has 3 branches