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WorksheetsSE Asia Gov't and Econ
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
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?
a)
oligarchy
b)
direct democracy
c)
absolute monarchy
d)
constitutional monarchy
2.
Which nation would MOST LIKELY be associated with restrictions on personal liberties like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press?
a)
the Empire of Japan
b)
the Republic of India
c)
the Republic of Taiwan
d)
the People's Republic of China
3.
In which nation would you be MOST LIKELY to find censorship of information, news, or any speech that is critical of the gov't?
a)
the People's Republic of China
b)
the Empire of Japan
c)
the People's Republic of Taiwan
d)
the Republic of India
4.
Despite having one of the largest economies in the world, what problem faces Japan that could affect its economic growth?
a)
It does not have a good coastline for trade.
b)
It has very limited supply of natural resources.
c)
It spends most of its tax money on the military.
d)
It has a very small population of skilled labor.
5.
In which form of gov't is citizen involvement the HIGHEST?
a)
Parliamentary Democracies
b)
Theocracies
c)
Absolute Monarchies
d)
Constitutional Monarchies
6.
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?
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
Vietnam
d)
India
7.
Which Asian country could be best classified as an autocracy, with political power held by a single political party and a single dictator?
a)
North Korea
b)
Japan
c)
India
d)
South Korea
8.
*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?
*a communist state
*Premier is Head of Gov't
Which country's gov't is being described by these points?
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Japan
d)
North Korea
9.
*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?
*Prime Minister is the Head of Gov't
*Parliament chooses the Prime Minister
*a constitutional monarchy
Which country is being described by these points?
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Japan
d)
North Korea
10.
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.
a)
the Empire of Japan
b)
the Republic of India
c)
the Republic of Taiwan
d)
the People's Republic of China
11.
In a command economy, how is it determined what goods and services will be produced?
a)
Businesses decide what to produce on the basis of market conditions.
b)
Central gov't planning decides what will be produced.
c)
Supply and Demand control production and price.
d)
Consumers decide through their behavior in the marketplace.
12.
The North Korean gov't controls every aspect of the economy. All decisions are made by the gov't as to what will be produced, for whom, and how it will be produced.
North Korea's economic system can mostly be classified as a
North Korea's economic system can mostly be classified as a
a)
modern economy
b)
command economy
c)
market economy
d)
traditional economy
13.
Which South Asian country is the BEST example of a mixed economy, in which there are elements of both market and command economies?
a)
Japan
b)
China
c)
Vietnam
d)
North Korea
14.
* It is one of the most successful market economies in the world today.
* Its economy is the second largest in the world, with $4.5 trillion in GDP.
* Because of its physical geography there is little land available for farming, so it is highly industrialized and imports most food products.
Which nation is described by these statements?
* Its economy is the second largest in the world, with $4.5 trillion in GDP.
* Because of its physical geography there is little land available for farming, so it is highly industrialized and imports most food products.
Which nation is described by these statements?
a)
India
b)
Japan
c)
Vietnam
d)
North Korea
15.
A gov't system where gov't is controlled by one central authority is
a)
unitary
b)
confederation
c)
federal
d)
democracy
16.
A gov't system where the power is divided between one central and several regional authorities is
a)
unitary
b)
confederation
c)
federal
d)
communism
17.
Rule by one
a)
Anarchy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Autocracy
18.
Rule by none
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Dictatorship
19.
Rule by the people with elected representatives
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
20.
Rule by the citizens or public without representation
a)
Autocracy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Monarchy
21.
Rule by a single person who gained power through force
a)
Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Dictatorship
22.
Rule by god or higher power
a)
Theocracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Oligarchy
23.
Rule by the few
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Autocracy
24.
Rule by a king or queen
a)
Theocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Autocracy
25.
Rule by the people
a)
Theocracy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Democracy
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