Plaza, David GOVT 2305
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Political Science
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Jan 9, 2024
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Name
: David Plaza
Class & Section Number
: GOVT 2305
Topic
: Comparing the United States and Japan’s Political Culture
Information to possibly mention in your Infographic (such as a list of items):
Background Information:
The United States and Japan have distinct political cultures that have shaped their political system and policies. The United States has a strong democratic tradition, with its citizens exercising their right to vote and actively participate in the political process. In contrast, Japan has a more hierarchical and centralized political system, where decision-making power is concentrated in the hands of elites.
Comparison:
1. Political System: The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with power divided between the federal government and the states. Japan, on the other hand, has a parliamentary system with a strong Prime Minister and a centralized government.
2. Political Parties: The United States has a two-party system, with the Democratic and Republican parties dominating politics. Japan has multi-party system, with various political parties vying for power.
3. Political Participation: The United States has a robust democratic system, with citizens exercising their right to vote and engage in the political process through various means, including protests and demonstrations. Japan, on the other hand, has a more passive political culture, where citizens tend to rely on political parties and elites to make political decisions.
4. Public Opinion: In the United States, public opinion plays a significant role in shaping government policies and decision-making. Japan, on the other hand, has a more hierarchical system, where public opinion is often less influential.
5. Government Structure: The United States government is divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches, with checks and balances in place to maintain separation of powers. Japan has a parliamentary system, with the Prime Minister as the executive and the legislature as the main governing body.
Research Notes:
1. Political System:
Foundations upon which Japan and US society were built: collectivism vs individualism.
How does it influence their Political System?
How does the political system it work?
2. Political Parties:
Political parties at a glance.
Any external outside powers influence these countries’ government?
3. Political Participation:
What influences the participation of the citizens in both countries?
What are the political trends?
4. Public Opinion:
How important is public opinion?
What affects public opinion?
5. Government Structure:
What is the government structure based on?
Potential Graphics to Incorporate Into Infographic (such as images, graphs, etc.):
-Countries flag’s
-Bar graph’s
-Government Structure (Break down web graph)
-Political parties’ icon’s/emblem -Participation graph with %
-Political figures (Current)
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