SE Asian Governments

In Japan the emperor, a hereditary ruler, serves as the head of state, while the people participate in governing and elected officials make laws. What type of gov't does Japan have?

• oligarchy
• direct democracy
• absolute monarchy
• constitutional monarchy

Which nation would MOST LIKELY be associated with restrictions on personal liberties like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press?

• the Empire of Japan
• the Republic of India
• the Republic of Taiwan
• the People's Republic of China

In which nation would you be MOST LIKELY to find censorship of information, news, or any speech that is critical of the gov't?

• the People's Republic of China
• the Empire of Japan
• the People's Republic of Taiwan
• the Republic of India

Despite having one of the largest economies in the world, what problem faces Japan that could affect its economic growth?

• It does not have a good coastline for trade.
• It has very limited supply of natural resources.
• It spends most of its tax money on the military.
• It has a very small population of skilled labor.

Which Asian country is a parliamentary democracy, with an emperor who is mainly a ceremonial figurehead, and real political power vested in the prime minister?

• China
• Japan
• Vietnam
• India

*National People's Congress is the legislative body
*a communist state
*Premier is Head of Gov't
Which country's gov't is being described by these points?

• China
• India
• Japan
• North Korea

*The emperor is Chief of State
*Prime Minister is the Head of Gov't
*Parliament chooses the Prime Minister
*a constitutional monarchy
Which country is being described by these points?

• China
• India
• Japan
• North Korea

In ___________, citizens are constitutionally allowed to vote for their political leaders. However, the ruling party of that country has not allowed people to vote for many years.

• the Empire of Japan
• the Republic of India
• the Republic of Taiwan
• the People's Republic of China

A gov't system where gov't is controlled by one central authority is

• unitary
• confederation
• federal
• democracy

A gov't system where the power is divided between one central and several regional authorities is

• unitary
• confederation
• federal
• communism