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Democracy
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
History of Korean Government
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In a democracy the people vote for their leaders. (True or False?)
True
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Who is the head of the executive branch?
President
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What is the name of South Korea's legislative branch?
National Assembly
100
Where is the judicial branch located?
The Supreme Court
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Has South Korea always been a democracy?
No
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In the Korean democratic government all people vote on all issues.
No! The people vote for representatives who vote for them on smaller issues. (National Assembly)
200
Who does the president appoint to help with executive duties?
Prime Minister
200
How many members are in the National Assembly?
300
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Why is the judicial branch important?
They oversee the court system and enforce laws
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What two major countries has governmental control of Korea in the past.
China and Japan
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Who is the leader of the Republic of Korea's democratic government?
President
300
Where is the executive branch located?
Blue House
300
What is the job of the legislative branch?
Pass new laws, ratify existing laws, ratify treaties, impeach high officials
300
How does the judicial branch 'check' the legislative branch of government?
They can declare a law unconstitutional
300
What types of government did Korea have prior to democracy?
Kingdoms, Dynasties, Empires, and Colonial Rule
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What is the difference between a democracy and a monarchy?
In a democracy the people vote for their leaders. In a monarchy the people are ruled by a King or Queen.
400
What is the special power that the president has during the process of a bill becoming a law?
Veto
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For how long is a member of the National Assembly elected?
Four years
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Who appoints the judges?
All branches have a say in who becomes a Supreme Court judge
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Between which years did Japan have governmental control of Korea?
1910-1945
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In what year did South Korea become a democratic government?
1948
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For how long is the President elected?
One 5-year term
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How does a bill become a law?
First a committee writes legislation, then the National Assembly votes on the bill, then the bill is sent to be approved by the president
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What happens after the supreme court makes a ruling in a court case?
That is the final decision and there are no appeals.
500
In what year was Korea officially split into two separate governments by the "end" of the war?
1953