East Asia Flashcards
What type of government does North Korea have?
North Korea has a totalitarian dictatorship.
True or False: South Korea is a democratic country.
True.
Fill in the blank: The capital city of South Korea is ______.
Seoul.
What is the main political party in China?
The Communist Party of China.
Which country is known for its unique blend of democracy and socialism?
China.
Short answer: What is the name of the parliament in Japan?
The National Diet.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of North Korean government? A) Free elections B) Censorship C) Freedom of speech
B) Censorship.
True or False: Japan has a hereditary monarchy.
True.
What is the primary role of the Emperor of Japan?
The Emperor serves as a ceremonial figurehead.
Fill in the blank: The highest court in South Korea is called the ______.
Supreme Court.
Short answer: Who is the current leader of North Korea?
Kim Jong-un.
Multiple choice: Which country has a system of government characterized by a prime minister and a parliament? A) North Korea B) South Korea C) China
B) South Korea.
True or False: In China, citizens have the right to vote for multiple political parties.
False.
What is the term for the political ideology that guides North Korea’s government?
Juche.
Fill in the blank: The legislative body of China is called the National ______.
People’s Congress.
Short answer: What is a key feature of South Korean democracy?
Free and fair elections.
Multiple choice: Which of the following countries has a constitution that guarantees civil liberties? A) North Korea B) China C) Japan
C) Japan.
True or False: The government of North Korea allows freedom of religion.
False.
What is the main economic system in China?
Socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Fill in the blank: The political system in South Korea is classified as a ______ democracy.
liberal.
Short answer: What is the name of the movement that led to greater democratic reforms in South Korea in the 1980s?
The June Democratic Uprising.
Multiple choice: Which country has the most centralized control over its government? A) South Korea B) North Korea C) Japan
B) North Korea.
True or False: Japan has a two-house legislature.
True.
What is the term for the Japanese Prime Minister’s cabinet?
The Cabinet.
Fill in the blank: The North Korean government is known for its ______ propaganda.
extensive.
