1. Government & Economics
In East Asia

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

9. 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

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

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

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

18. 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.

20. What are the Different Types of Economies?
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.)
THIS IS US Y’ALL

22. 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
much more competitive!

24. China and North Korea: Economies.
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.

27. On your own.
Complete the Categorization Sheet and the matching section that follows your notes.
When finished, “The People’s Economy”