China, Japan, IndiaBY: Coach Colter

 SS7CG7 The student will demonstrate an understanding of national governments in Southern and Eastern Asia.  a. 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.

 Established 1949 by Mao Zedong  Zedong was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)  Mao defeated the opposing nationalists and made himself the new leader of China.  None of the CCP were elected.

 What is communism?  The idea that all the production a country has should belong to the people.  All the people are equal, no classes in society which means everyone is the same.

 Why does the idea that communism benefits all people, not work for society?  Because eventually all the wealth ends up in the hands of a few. Chinese Farm Cooperative Four generations of CCP leaders: Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, and Hu Jintao.

 Who has the power? The head of government is the premier.  The premier leads the cabinet (advisors)  All political candidates are chosen by the CCP.

 Do the people of China get to vote on their leaders?  Yes  What is the problem?  They can only vote for the candidates the CCP recommends.

 Do the Chinese have any personal freedoms?  Many Chinese have had their freedoms denied.  For example: freedom of speech, such as speaking bad about the government.  Freedom of religion- Christianity is not allowed and those who violate will be put in prison.

 India established its own government independent of Great Britain in  India’s government is a Federal Republic.  What is a federal government?  What does it mean to be a republic?

 Who is India’s most important leader?  The prime minister.  The prime minister is chosen by who?  The parliament of India. (legislature)

 The Indian constitution gave the citizens many personal freedoms.  The people of India can vote once they turn 18 years old.  Examples: speech, religion, assembly

 After WWII the Japanese established a constitutional monarchy.  How is a constitutional monarchy different from an absolute monarchy?  The emperor is only ceremonial leader. (Similar to the Queen of England.)  The absolute monarch has full powers. Example?

 Japan has a parliament called a?  Diet  The diet choose the prime minister.  What do we call this type of government?  Parliamentary Democracy

 When can the citizens vote for their leaders?  Age 20  What are some of their freedoms?  Speech, assembly, religion, equal rights for women.  Constitutional Provision:  No military