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6 Practice: Comparing Governments Practice

U.S. Government and Politics Name:
Date:

For this assignment, you will compare and contrast the governments of three nation-
states in Asia: Japan, North Korea, and the Philippines. To complete the assignment,
follow these steps:

1. Research: Explore the provided websites to gather facts about the three
governments and answer questions about the purpose, structure, and operation
of each one.

2. Analyze: Answer a series of questions about the similarities and differences

between these government systems in terms of how they operate and their
citizens' experiences.

To get the best grade possible, follow the instructions in the assignment closely and
answer all of the questions completely. This assignment is worth 20 points.

Use these links to conduct research on the governments of Japan, North Korea,
and the Philippines and then answer the questions that follow. This section is worth
5 points.

Web Links

Japan

CIA World Factbook (Japan)

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 https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/japan/

Encyclopaedia Britannica (Japan)

https://www.britannica.com/place/Japan

North Korea

CIA World Factbook (North Korea)

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/korea-north/

Encyclopaedia Britannica (North Korea)

https://www.britannica.com/place/North-Korea

The Philippines

CIA World Factbook (Philippines)

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/philippines/

Encyclopaedia Britannica (Philippines)

https://www.britannica.com/place/Philippines

1. Classify the government of each country by who has the power. Is the government
a democracy, a monarchy, or a dictatorship? If it is a monarchy or a dictatorship,
explain what kind. (1 point)

a. Japan:

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 b. North Korea:

c. The Philippines:

2. To what extent can the people participate in the governing process of each
country? Explain your answers. (1 point)

a. Japan:

b. North Korea:

c. The Philippines:

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3. Classify each government by how much power is held. Does the country have a
constitution that limits government power? If government power is not limited,
explain whether the system is authoritarian or totalitarian. (1 point)

a. Japan:

b. North Korea:

c. The Philippines:

4. How is power distributed in each government? Is there a separation of powers

between branches? If branches do exist, are there checks and balances between
them? (1 point)

a. Japan:

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 b. North Korea:

c. The Philippines:

5. Describe the overall level of rights and freedoms, including economic freedom,
each country grants its citizens. (1 point)

a. Japan:

b. North Korea:

c. The Philippines:

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Use the notes gathered in your research to answer the questions that follow.
Support your responses with specific details from your research. This section is
worth 15 points.

1. People's ability to express their will varies depending on their country's form of
government. How do the governments of Japan, North Korea, and the Philippines
differ in their attention (or lack thereof) to the will of the people? (5 points)

2. Japan, North Korea, and the Philippines each have a constitution. What role does

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each country's constitution play in organizing power in the government and shaping
the lives of citizens? (5 points)

3. Given what you already know about the types of governments in Japan, North
Korea, and the Philippines, what role do you think rule of law plays in each nation-
state? (5 points)

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