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Government/Civics
UnderstandingsTo play the game, go to the next slide and click on an point value to go to a
question.
To go to final Wrap-Up click on Final Wrap-Up at the bottom of the main screen.
Forms ofGovernment
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In what type of government does a ruler have absolute
power?
Autocracy
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What type of government gives power to a small group of people?
Oligarchy
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What form of government gives
the people the greatest voice in
law making?
Democracy
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What three Asian countries have a
democracy?
India, Japan, & South Korea
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What Asian country has an oligarchy?
The People’s Republic of
China
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What are two forms of
democratic government?
Parliamentary and
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What is the largest parliamentary
democracy in the world?
India
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What is Japan’s two-house
parliament called?
Diet
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What is another name for a
presidential form of democratic
government?
Congressional form of government
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How is the relationship between a Prime Minister and parliament different
from that of a President and legislature?
The prime minister is a member Parliament while the president is in a separate branch
of government.
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What is the head of the Japanese
government called?
Prime Minister
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Who heads local government in
India?
Village council (panchayat)
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What is the role of the emperor in
Japan?
Ceremonial
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What two government leaders are chosen by the National People’s
Congress in China?
President and Vice President
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What two offices does Kim Jong-il
hold in North Korea?
Premier and head of the National
Defense Commission
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What type of government is found in Japan?
CountryType of
GovernmentWho Votes
Role of Religion
Design of Government
Japan Constitutional Monarchy
All citizens 20 years old or older
No direct role; the government is considered secular
Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members
China Communist Party
All citizens over the age of 18
Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government
National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress
India Democratic Republic
All citizens over the age of 18
India is a secular government
Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party
Constitutional Monarchy
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What role do religious leaders play in the Indian
government?Country
Type of Government
Who VotesRole of Religion
Design of Government
Japan Constitutional Monarchy
All citizens 20 years old or older
No direct role; the government is considered secular
Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members
China Communist Party
All citizens over the age of 18
Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government
National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress
India Democratic Republic
All citizens over the age of 18
India is a secular government
Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party
They play no role in the
government.
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What two countries give the right to vote to the same group
of citizens?Country
Type of Government
Who VotesRole of Religion
Design of Government
Japan Constitutional Monarchy
All citizens 20 years old or older
No direct role; the government is considered secular
Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members
China Communist Party
All citizens over the age of 18
Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government
National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress
India Democratic Republic
All citizens over the age of 18
India is a secular government
Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party
China and India
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Who chooses the Prime Minister in Japan?
CountryType of
GovernmentWho Votes
Role of Religion
Design of Government
Japan Constitutional Monarchy
All citizens 20 years old or older
No direct role; the government is considered secular
Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members
China Communist Party
All citizens over the age of 18
Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government
National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress
India Democratic Republic
All citizens over the age of 18
India is a secular government
Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party
Members of the Diet
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What group runs the government in China?
CountryType of
GovernmentWho Votes
Role of Religion
Design of Government
Japan Constitutional Monarchy
All citizens 20 years old or older
No direct role; the government is considered secular
Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen by the Diet members
China Communist Party
All citizens over the age of 18
Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese government
National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the congress
India Democratic Republic
All citizens over the age of 18
India is a secular government
Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party
Communist Party
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Who chooses the president and
vice-president in China?
The National People’s Congress
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Who makes most of the decisions in the People’s Republic of
China?
Communist Party
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What part of Japan’s Constitution spells out the basic freedoms
of its citizens?
Bill of Rights
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Who is allowed to vote in Japan?
All citizens who are at least 20 years old
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Who can vote in India?
Citizens over 18 years of age
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What document contains the laws of
a nation?
Constitution
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What is the name of an area that is ruled by a king, queen, or
emperor?
Monarchy
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What is the term that describes
“government by a few”?
Oligarchy
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What form of government allows citizens to choose delegates to represent
them?
Republic
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What term means “favors no special
religion”?
Secular
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Make your wager on the scoreboard
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Final Question
Which country in this region is ruled
by an autocratic dictator?
North Korea
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