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1 Do-First: Day 9 Answer the following question with someone next to you. After you chose an answer, explain why country 1 is what you selected and when country 2 is what you selected.

2 Government & Economics In East Asia

3 Objective and Key Points  SWBAT to identify characteristics of Chinese and North Korean government and economic structures.   Both China and North Korea are closer to the unlimited side of the governmental spectrum

4 WIIFM   Understanding how these two governments and economies work will help you better understand the current situation with North Korea’s actions towards the United States as well as China’s One Child Policy

5 What is a limited government?  A government system that has a constitution that limits the powers of the government  The people have a say in making the rules and laws

6 Examples of limited government  Democracies  Republics  Constitutional Monarchies

7 What is an unlimited government?  A government system that creates laws and rules WITHOUT input or votes from the people.  People don’t have a say in what the government does.

8 Examples of unlimited government  Communist State – A government which allows little or no private ownership of property and has strong control over the economy and society as a whole.  Absolute Monarchy  Dictatorship

9 East Asian Governments: CHINA -China – Communist State - Government controls many of the businesses in China. - Government controls many of the businesses in China. - All political activities controlled by - All political activities controlled by the Government. the Government.

10 East Asian Governments: CHINA  Those that criticized the Government are oftentimes imprisoned or killed Examples: Examples: - 1989 Tiananmen Square - 1989 Tiananmen Square - Exile of The Dalai Lama - Exile of The Dalai Lama - Censorship of the Internet These people are referred to as dissidents.

11  North Korea – Communist State - all factories and farms are owned - all factories and farms are owned and run by the government and run by the government - needs of the government are more - needs of the government are more important than needs of individuals important than needs of individuals - discourages the practice of religion - discourages the practice of religion East Asian Governments: NORTH KOREA

12 What are the Different Types of Economies?  Command Economy– Government controls all businesses and farms, and makes all decisions. (communist economy)  Free Market – People have the freedom to run their own businesses and set their own prices. There is no control by the government.

13  Traditional Economy – Economy based on a family trade (no large businesses, no money system)  Subsistence Farming/Cottage Industry  Mixed – A free market economy with some rules and regulations by the government (for example: taxes, price limits, etc.) What are the Different Types of Economies? THIS IS US Y’ALL

14 China and North Korea: Economies.  China & North Korea both claim to have a command economy. BUT! In recent years… - China has allowed its economy to become more of a mixed economy—in some parts of China, the government allows individuals to operate their own businesses. This change has improved China’s economy and has made them - China has allowed its economy to become more of a mixed economy—in some parts of China, the government allows individuals to operate their own businesses. This change has improved China’s economy and has made them much more competitive!

15  North Korea remains a complete command economy. This has led to lower standards of living—most of the people in North Korea live in poverty. The government spends most of its money on building up the military and developing nuclear weapons. China and North Korea: Economies.

16 On your own.  Complete the Categorization Sheet and the matching section that follows your notes.  When finished, “The People’s Economy”   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUL2 y9Kx4KQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUL2 y9Kx4KQ


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