Government Basics
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
100
What is the symbol of the Thai government?
The Garuda
100
What is the Legislative Branch also called?
Parliament (National Assembly)
(Sappaya-Sapasathan, Parliament building)
100
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The Prime Minister
(Anutin Charnvirakul)
100
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Explains laws and decides court cases.
200
What is a government
A group of people who make rules and decisions for the country.
200
What are the two parts of the National Assembly?
House of Representatives and Senate
200
Who approves the Prime Minister after the National Assembly votes?
The King
200
What are the two types of cases handled by Courts of Justice?
Criminal and Civil cases
300
List at least ONE (1) of the seven duties of the government.
Promote ethical and moral conduct
Promote love, unity, and harmony
Provide welfare for all citizens
Administering the government
Defend the sovereignty of the nation
Strengthening the relationships with other countries
Encourage people to know their rights, freedoms and duties
300
Who chooses the Prime Minister?
The House of Representatives (with Senate support in some cases)
300
What is the group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister called?
The Cabinet
300
Which court handles problems between people and the government?
The Administrative Court
400
What is the supreme law of Thailand?
The Constitution.
400
When a new law is written, what is it first called before it becomes a law?
A bill
400
For example, which ministry would enforce a law related to people moving around the city/country safely?
Ministry of Transport
400
Which court can cancel a law if it goes against the Constitution?
The Constitutional Court
500
Which event in 1932 changed Thailand from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy?
The takeover (coup) by the People’s Party (Khana Ratsadon)
500
Put these steps in order: Royal approval, Senate review, Bill idea, Debate & vote in House
Idea → Debate/Vote → Senate Review → Royal Approval
500
Explain how two different ministries would help enforce this law: “Every school must plant 10 trees.”
Possible answers:
Ministry of Education → instruct schools to plant trees.
Ministry of Natural Resources → provide tree saplings / advise on planting.
Ministry of Interior → local governments ensure schools follow law.
500
A new law allows police to check phone messages without permission.
Explain why this might be unconstitutional and which court would review it.
It violates citizens’ rights/freedoms in the Constitution; the Constitutional Court would review it.