Governments in SE Asia

The Republic of India

India used to be ruled by Great Britain

India formed its own gov’t in 1950 India copies the gov’t of Great Britain since it used to be ruled by Great Britain

The Republic of India (con’td) Has a parliament, like the UK Prime minister is the head of gov’t who has the power

India has a “president” with no power – he’s just a ceremonial leader (just performs ceremonies…)

The Republic of India India’s citizens have many rights and freedoms People can vote at the age of 18

Like the U. S. , India has states Like the U.S., India has states. India’s federal gov’t gives away much power to its many states.

The People’s Republic of China

The People’s Republic of China Communist government: run by Chinese Communist Party (the CCP). Therefore it’s a communist oligarchy. REAL head of gov’t is the premier Has National People’s Congress (but its members are selected by CCP)

China’s communist government was formed in 1949.

China’s Premier:

The People’s Republic of China Has a “pretend president” whose position is mostly ceremonial This is called a ceremonial leader

The People’s Republic of China When the people of China “vote,” it’s meaningless – because the gov’t tells them how to vote People have very few freedoms – they can’t speak or worship like they want.

Japan

Japan still has an emperor Japan still has an emperor. A country with a king, queen, or emperor is called a monarchy.

The United Kingdom is a monarchy.

Japan A constitutional monarchy Has a parliament called the Diet (which elects the PM) Still has an emperor The prime minister is the real head of gov’t

Japan’s gov’t was formed in 1947 after it had been defeated in WW2.

Japan’s Diet:

Japan’s Prime Minister:

Japan Citizens have many rights Citizens can vote at the age of 20

South Korea *presidential democracy

North Korea *Communist dictatorship