1. Japan, India, and China
Governments

2. Essential Question
How can we distinguish the role of leadership and citizens in India, China, and Japan?

3. Class Discussion What type of government do you believe is in… India?
Why?
China?
Japan?

4. SG: The country of India has a secular government in order to avoid seeming to favor one group over another, religious leaders do not play a role in the government.

5. SG: India is the world’s largest democracy.
SG: Indira Gandhi was the first woman prime minister in India.

6. Democracy in India (Struggle???)
As you watch the video, make a list of 5 key points.
Watch:
Eureka: India’s Struggle for Freedom
Video is 14 minutes

7. Ticket Out the Door
Compare and contrast the democracy of India to what you know about the democracy of the United States.
Use the Venn Diagram on your handout to complete the activity.