2. India’s government operates as a Federal Republic. Question-How is power distributed in a Federal Republic? Question-How is power distributed in a Federal Republic? ANSWER-In a federal republic, power is divided between the national and state or regional governments.

3. 28 states make up India Each has its own state governor and parliament This governor is the chief executive of the state The president appoints the local governors. The Indian people elect the local parliaments Unlike the US, the national government still has ultimate authority over all state matters.

4. India’s President is President Pratibha PATIL Question-How is the president of India chosen? ANSWER- ANSWER- The president is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament and the legislatures of the states for a five- year term.

5. India’s Prime Minister is Manmohan SINGH Question-How is the prime minister of India chosen? ANSWER- ANSWER- prime minister chosen by parliamentary members of the majority party following legislative elections; election last held April - May 2004 (next to be held no later than May 2009)

6. India’s parliament serves as the legislative branch. It passes the country’s laws. India’s Parliament is bicameral (has two houses). Question-What is the name of the two different houses? ANSWER- The first house of India’s parliament is called the Lok Sabha (House of the People) which are appointed by state officals, and the second house is the Rajya Sabha (Council of the States) which is popularly elected.

7. The judicial branch consists of India’s Supreme Court. Question-What does India’s Supreme Court do? ANSWER- India’s SC is responsible for making sure the executive and legislative branches carry out their duties according to India’s constitution

8. China’s government is a one-party state, with real power lying with the Chinese Communist party. The country is governed under the constitution of 1982 as amended, the fifth constitution since the accession of the Communists in 1949. Question-How is power distributed in a one party state? Question-How is power distributed in a one party state? ANSWER-It is not. This is an unitary type of government with a strong central government.

9. The unicameral legislature is the National People's Congress (NPC), The NPC decides on national economic strategy, elects or removes high officeholders, and can change China's constitution The unicameral legislature is the National People's Congress (NPC), consisting of deputies who are indirectly elected to terms of five years. The NPC decides on national economic strategy, elects or removes high officeholders, and can change China's constitution; it normally follows the directives of the Communist party's politburo

10. China’s President is President HU Jintao Question-How is the president of China chosen? ANSWER- The president is elected by the National People's Congress (NPC) for a five-year term and is eligible for reelection.

11. Question-Who is in charge of the Chinese government? ANSWER- the premier, is head of the Chinese Government. The premier is nominated ANSWER-. the premier, is head of the Chinese Government. The premier is nominated by the president and approved by the NPC. is the current premier. by the president and approved by the NPC. Wen Jiabao is the current premier.

12. Question-What type of government does Japan have? Question-What type of government does Japan have? ANSWER-Japan’s government is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy government.

13. Japan’s parliament or Diet serves as the legislative branch. It passes the country’s laws. Japan’s Parliament is bicameral (has two houses). Question-What is the name of the two different houses? ANSWER- The first house of Japan’s Diet is the House of Representatives and the second is the House of Councillors. Both of these positions are chosen by popular election.

14. Japan does not have a federal system, and its 47 prefectures are not sovereign entities in the sense that U.S. states are. Most depend on the central government for subsidies. Governors of prefectures, mayors of municipalities, and prefectural and municipal assembly members are popularly elected to 4-year terms..

15. Question- Who is Japan’s chief of state? ANSWER-Japan’s chief of state is Emperor AKIHITO ANSWER- Japan’s chief of state is Emperor AKIHITO (since 7 January, 1989) He holds no real power but serves as an ambassador for Japan.

16. Question- Who is Japan’s head of government? ANSWER-Japan’s head of government is Prime Minister Taro ASO ANSWER- Japan’s head of government is Prime Minister Taro ASO

17. Vietnam’s government operates as a communist state. Question-How is power distributed unitary form of government? ANSWER-Power is not divided in a unitary government. Instead there is a strong central government.

18. Vietnam’s government operates as a communist state. Question-How is power distributed unitary form of government? ANSWER-Power is not divided in a unitary government. Instead there is a strong central government.