comparative politics- china

What type of political system does China have?

A: Unitary Authoritarian system controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

Q: What is “Democratic Centralism”?

A: A top-down decision-making process where decisions are made centrally and enforced throughout

Q: What is the State Council?

A: The cabinet; oversees departments such as foreign affairs and banking

Q: What is the title for China’s supreme leader who holds all top roles?

A: Paramount Leader

Q: What three roles are usually held by China’s Paramount Leader?

A: President, General Secretary of CPC, Chairman of Military Commission

Q: What is the Chinese legislature called?

A: National People’s Congress (NPC)

Q: Is the NPC unicameral or bicameral?

A: Unicameral, with ~3,000 members

Q: What is the Standing Committee?

A: A subgroup of NPC (5–11 members) with actual power and frequent meetings

Q: What is the most powerful decision-making body in China?

A: Politburo

Q: How many members are in the Politburo?

A: 18–30 senior CPC members

Q: What is the Central Committee?

A: 205 members that meet annually; elects the Politburo

Q: What is the highest court in China?

A: Supreme People’s Court

Q: Who appoints the Supreme People’s Court?

A: National People’s Congress

Q: What are the main ideologies influencing Chinese governance?

A: Confucianism and Maoism

Q: How is political culture characterized?

A: Subject and parochial, with limited participation and ineffective deliberation