PGS Quiz 1: Myanmar (Midterms)

What is the official name of Myanmar?

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar

formerly Burma until 1989

When did Myanmar declared independence

1948

What is the military in Myanmar called?

Tatmadaw

What was the last ruling dynasty in Myanmar before the British annexation?

Konbaung dynasty

What does SLORC mean?

State Law and Order Restoration Council

What does NLD mean?

National League for Democracy

What does SPDC mean?

State Peace and Development Council

***renamed version of SLORC

What do the colors and symbol in Myanmar flag represent?

(1) Yellow
(2) Green
(3) Red
(4) White star

(1) solidarity
(2) peace
(3) courage
(4) unity

Treaty which ended the first anglo-burmese war?

treaty of yandabo

What does AFPFL mean?

Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom League

What does BSPP mean?

Burma/Buddhist Socialist Programme Party

What does SAC mean?

State Administration Council

What does USDP mean?

Union Solidarity and Development Party

What does SPCC mean?

State Security and Peace Commission

Who is the current leader of Myanmar?

Gen. Min Aung Hlaing

What was the extra-constitutional office which was held by Aung San Suu Kyi?

state counsellor

What is Myanmar’s system of government?

unitary state with a presidential system of government

What is the legislative branch called? provide both english and burmese name

assembly of the union (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw)

What are the two houses in the legislative branch called? provide both english and burmese name

(1) house of representatives (pyithu hluttaw)

(2) house of nationalities (amyotha hluttaw)

How many seats are directly elected:

(1) house of representatives
(2) house of nationalities

(1) 330/440
(2) 168/224

the rest are military appointed

How many total seats?

(1) house of representatives
(2) house of nationalities

(1) 440
(2) 224

Who is the head of state and head of government?

the president

Term of office of the president?

5 years. renewable once

How can the president be impeached?

by request of a quarter of the either house of the assembly

by two-thirds vote of each house

What is the composition of the union government?

(1) president
(2) union ministers
(3) 2 vice presidents
(4) attorney general

Does the president have authority over the armed forces?

none

TRUE OR FALSE

Bills can only be initiated by the house of representatives

false, both houses can

How many states and regions does Myanmar have?

7 states, 7 regions

*** and Union territories

What is the capital of Myanmar which is administered directly by the president?

Naypyidaw

What is the hierarchy of the LGUs (in decreasing order)

(1) Regions/State or Union territory
(2) Districts
(3) Townships
(4) Town/Village tracts
(5) Wards/Villages

The 2008 constitution was introduced by the military under who?

Gen. Than Shwe

2008 constitution is composed of how many chapters?

15

What is the composition of the constitutional tribunal?

9 justices:

3 appointed by the president
3 elected by the house of representatives
3 elected by the house of nationalities

(1) How many justices in the supreme court?

(2) mandatory retirement age?

(3) who nominates justices?

(1) 7 to 11 justices

(2) 70 years old

(3) the president. requires the approval of the assembly

Is the Myanmar justice system inquisitorial or adversarial?

adversarial (patterned after English common-law)

***the court acts as a neutral referee between two opposing sides

When was the first election held under British colonial rule?

1922

Requirements for party registration in the 2008 constitution?

(1) 1,000 members
(2) 15 executive committee members
(3) Must contest at least 3 constituencies