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China Today: Who is in Charge? What are its Challenges?
Key Questions:
How is China really governed? Who is in charge of the country, and how democratic is it?
What are some of the "big issues" in China today?
What makes China an important country to understand?
Homework:
First, everyone should look at and read this page. Notice that all the boxes at the top of the page are clickable, and when you click each one, it tells you about that group or body's role in governing China.
The link above takes you to the page on the Communist Party. You should read about the Communist Party in China, as well as the Politburo, Party Elders, the National People's Congress, and Courts and Prosecutors. Then choose ONE OTHER body you would like to read about.
Make a copy of this document for homework, and fill it out part 1 briefly as you read about these political institutions in China.
Second, study the infographics at this link (which is also at the bottom of the page you were reading for part 1). Answer the questions under part 2 on the google doc as you consider the infographics.
Third, choose any of the following three articles and write a brief summary to share with your classmates.
Option 1: Eight Ways China is Changing Your World
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