25pts

in japan, the emperor, a hereditary ruler, serves at the head of state, while the people participate in governing and elected officals make laws. what type of government does japan have?
oligarchy
direct democracy
absolute monarchy
parliamentary democracy

both india and japan are considered parliamentary democracies. in this type of government, the legislative branch consists of an elected parliament and the is the head of the executive branch.

king
president
state council
prime minister

in citizens are constitutionally allowed to vote for their political leaders. however, the ruling party of that country has not allowed people to vote for many years.

the empire of japan
the republic of india
the republic of taiwan
the people's republic of china

which nation was the scene of widespread violence in 1989 when government troops were called out to put down a peaceful demonstration by thousands of people who were calling for democratic reforms?
the empire of japan
the republic of india
the people's republic of chin

india remained under the authority of britain until the late 1940s when it adopted a constitution and proclaimed itself a

state
republic
monarchy
world power

which nation experienced a communist revolution in the years immediately following world war ii?

afghanistan
china
japan
russia

in which form of government is the opportunity for citizen involvement the highest?

theocracies
absolute monarchies
constitutional monarchies
parliamentary democracies

which asian country could be best classified as an autocracy, with political power held by a single political party and a single dictator?

japan
thailand
north korea
south korea

in which nation would you be most likely to find censorship of information, news, or any speech that is critical of the government?

the empire of japan
the republic of india
the people's republic of china
the people's republic of taiwan

which nation would most likely be associated with restrictions on personal liberties like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press?

the empire of japan
the republic of india
the republic of taiwan
the people's republic of china

india is often called the "world's largest democracy." which situation would be least likely to take place in india?

women being prevented from voting
adults being allowed to refuse to vote
girls being allowed to attend university
people being allowed to worship christianity

both the republic of india and japan are examples of parliamentary republics. in both nations the legislative branch is or made up of two houses.

appointed
bicameral
proportional
unicameral

which two southeast asian countries listed here could be considered democratic?

china and vietnam
malaysia and thailand
indonesia and vietnam
japan and phillipines

which two southeast asian countries listed here could be considered democratic?

china and vietnam
malaysia and thailand
indonesia and vietnam
japan and phillipines

which two nations are governed by a prime minister and a parliament?
the republic of india and japan
the people's republic of china and japan
japan and the democratic people's republic of korea
the republic of india and the people's republic of china