How does government work in a non-democratic nation? (case study North Korea)
How does government work in a non-democratic nation? (case study North Korea)
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- In this lesson, we will explore key features of democratic and non-democratic governments. North Korea is used as a case study to investigate what life is like in a non-democratic nation. Comparisons are made between democratic and non-democratic governments focusing on the issue of human rights.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Finish the statement: the UK has a
Quad-cameral system
Tricameral system
Unicameral system
Q2.
To win a general election, you need to get how many seats to gain a majority?
226
276
376
Q3.
Which one is NOT a devolved government?
Northern Ireland Assembly
Scottish Parliament
The Senedd (Welsh)
Q4.
Elections are fair and free and basic rights are honoured, but may have issues (e.g. media freedom is sometimes restricted and censored). What is this an example of?
Authoritarian
Full Democracy
Hybrid Regime
Q5.
Which Parliament can decide on 'reserved matters'?
Northern Ireland Assembly
Scottish Parliament
The Senedd
5 Questions
Q1.
Who is the current leader of North Korea?
Boris Johnson
Kim Il-Sung
There is no leader
Q2.
What type of government does North Korea have?
Direct Demcoracy
Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Q3.
As a result of only being able to vote for one party, which human right is violated in North Korea?
Freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment
Freedom of speech
Right to live your life free of discrimination
Q4.
True or false? Government controlling the media is part of a democratic system of rule
True
Q5.
True or false? You would be able to purchase a McDonalds meal in North Korea
True