Welcome-
2014-2015
First assignment-
-Summer Reading- Red China Blue, Wong and Untapped - Oil in Africa Test will be on September , 2014
-Test- All 173 major countries by political borders. September
From here go to homework page in APCP menu.
Mexico and Iran country comparisons
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/world/americas/in-mexico-presidential-race-a-bruising-battle-online.html?_r=1&smid=tw-nytimesworld&seid=auto
My Prezi - Third World economieshttp://prezi.com/zk0kizkfgael/third-world-economics/
http://prezi.com/v7m9hva7e0j8/mexican-policies/?auth_key=d1b9f1f9ef2fe310e14d8256bbb4842940647bad
Resources
1. http://prezi.com/iq428icq1u9s/russia-ussr/ presentation on the USSR
http://studyingcomparative.blogspot.com/
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/compgov/samp.html?compgovpol
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_compgov.html
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72773040132
https://sites.google.com/a/ans.edu.ni/ap-comparative-government-politics/ap-exam-review-material
For me
http://www.asdk12.org/classpage.asp?num=100222&ClassID=12651
1. http://prezi.com/iq428icq1u9s/russia-ussr/ presentation on the USSR
http://studyingcomparative.blogspot.com/
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/compgov/samp.html?compgovpol
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_compgov.html
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72773040132
https://sites.google.com/a/ans.edu.ni/ap-comparative-government-politics/ap-exam-review-material
For me
http://www.asdk12.org/classpage.asp?num=100222&ClassID=12651
2. Political Institutions
of China
NAME:
Go to the following website, http://phs.prs.k12.nj.us/ewood/China2/intro.htm. Click on the link that says, “political framework” and answer the questions below.
(I apologize in advance for the random “endash” inserted in the text—you will see what I mean shortly)
The Organization of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
ii. Reformers/open door--
iii. Liberals--
(Just for reference)
MILITARY PARTY GOVERNMENT
Central Military Standing Committee, President, Prime
Commission Politburo Minister, State Council
Ministry of State Central Committee Central Government
Security, Ministry of Ministries, Bureaus
Public Security, People’s
Armed Forces
National Party Congress People’s National Congress
Provincial Party Provincial People’s
Congresses Congresses
and Committees
Local Level Party Local Level People’s
Organizations Congresses
Primary Party Village Councils
Organizations
NAME:
Go to the following website, http://phs.prs.k12.nj.us/ewood/China2/intro.htm. Click on the link that says, “political framework” and answer the questions below.
(I apologize in advance for the random “endash” inserted in the text—you will see what I mean shortly)
The Organization of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
- How is the CCP generally organized? Who resides at the top?
- Briefly summarize the central bodies of the CCP (size, elections/appointments, main responsibilities):
- National Party Congress:
- Central Committee:
- Politburo/Standing Committee:
- How does this source claim the CCP treats independent democratic parties?
- Go to the following website hosted by the Chinese Government: http://www.china.org.cn/english/Political/29034.htm
- How does the Chinese Government’s interpretation of its party relationships differ from the previous source?
- Choose two of the eight independent parties and briefly summarize their positions below. Do you think these parties have accomplished any of their goals?
- What similarities are there between Iran and China’s electoral processes?
- What steps have been taken toward more democratic elections in China?
- The concept of guanxi goes beyond mere connections or relationships. Google the term and find its definition. Why is this concept so important for Chinese Communist society and Mao’s leadership?
- What does China’s system of political recruitment have in common with Russia’s?
- What political term does Ms. Wood use to describe guanxi? What does this term mean?
- How has factionalism split Chinese politics in the past?
- Describe the three main factional splits that remain today and their leaders:
ii. Reformers/open door--
iii. Liberals--
- Which faction do you think current President, Hu Jintao belongs to? Why?
- In what ways is the factional system similar to the dynastic era’s power struggles?
- In recent years, China’s government has attempted to crack down on corruption (at least on paper). Go the following article: http://articles.latimes.com/2007/jul/11/world/fg-execute11
- What does the article suggest about China’s attempts to end corruption? Are they legitimate? What new problems could this “crack down” cause?
- What kind of relationship does the Chinese government have with interest groups? What AP political terms might possibly apply to this relationship?
- How would you characterize the relationship between the Communist party and the government? Explain.
- LEGISLATURE:
- How does the system of People’s Congresses function? What organization is at the top?
- What are the main functions of the People’s National Congress?
- EXECUTIVE/BUREAUCRACY:
- What are the restrictions on Presidential terms? Jiang Zemin is no longer President—who has taken his place? Are these positions really the most important in China?
- Who is the Head of State and who is the Head of Government in China?
- How is the Premier appointed? Zhu Rongji is no longer Premier—who has taken his place?
- What are the main duties of the Premier?
- What is the role of the bureaucracy in Chinese politics?
- THE JUDICIARY
- How is the judicial branch structured?
- How has the Chinese judiciary changed over the years? What major challenges and criticisms does it face?
- THE PEOPLE’S LIBERATION ARMY (PLA)
- What authority has the PLA historically held in Chinese politics?
- How would you characterize the relationship between the party and the PLA?
- How is the PLA represented in Chinese government? Who famously led this organization for many years?
(Just for reference)
MILITARY PARTY GOVERNMENT
Central Military Standing Committee, President, Prime
Commission Politburo Minister, State Council
Ministry of State Central Committee Central Government
Security, Ministry of Ministries, Bureaus
Public Security, People’s
Armed Forces
National Party Congress People’s National Congress
Provincial Party Provincial People’s
Congresses Congresses
and Committees
Local Level Party Local Level People’s
Organizations Congresses
Primary Party Village Councils
Organizations