Unit 2b Test: Governments of S+E Asia

Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy?

• the legislature

• the people

• one ruler

• a small group of powerful leaders

Which country has an emperor today?

• India

• Vietnam

• China

• Japan

Which best describes Japan's government?

• theocracy

• monarchy

• autocracy

• democracy

Which Asian countries have democratic governments?

• India and Japan

• North Korea and Japan

• China and Vietnam

• North Korea and China

Japans emperor is the country's head of state, a person who has

• the same powers as the chief executive.

• a veto for laws passed by the legislature.

• the most power in the national government.

• a ceremonial role without much power.

Who is allowed to vote in Japan's elections?

• only male citizens

• citizens who have completed 12 years of school

• citizens over the age of 18

• citizens over the age of 20

What group makes most of the important decisions in the government of the People's Republic of China?

• wealthy land owners

• the Red Guard

• Chinese citizens

• the Chinese Communist Party

Which best describes the Chinese government?

• theocracy

• monarcy

• autocracy

• democracy

In a parliamentary system of government, how is the leader chosen?

• by the legislature from the majority political party

• by the national court system

• in a vote by citizens

• by inheriting the position

Which statement is true about political parties in China?

• There are many political parties.

• There is only one legal political party.

• The leader of a political party cannot be president.

• Those running for office may not be in the Communist Party.