Korean Politics: Ninth Lecture

<p>Interpret laws and ensure their constitutionality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National Assembly voting for impeachment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presidential representative democratic republic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National Assembly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appoint the Chief Justice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Has the power to declare war independently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some members are elected and others appointed by political parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The President of South Korea is directly elected by the people for a five-year term, with no second term allowed. They are the Head of State and Chief Executive, responsible for leading the country and overseeing the government.

The President of South Korea has significant power, including appointing the Prime Minister (with the National Assembly's approval), proposing legislation, and appointing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (with the National Assembly's approval).

The National Assembly is the unicameral legislature of South Korea, with 300 members serving four-year terms. 253 members are directly elected from districts, and 47 are appointed by political parties based on the proportional share of votes they received.

The National Assembly has vital responsibilities, including law-making, approving the national budget, and impeaching the President. This shows their considerable power.

The South Korean government operates within a presidential representative democratic republic system with a multi-party system. The President is the Head of State, and executive power rests with the government.

The National Assembly can impeach the President, removing them from office. This is a significant power and check on the President.

The President of South Korea cannot dissolve the National Assembly, preventing the president from undermining legislative authority and promoting stability.

The South Korean Constitution has been revised five times since 1948, reflecting changes in the country's political landscape. Each change signifies a new republic.

The current Sixth Republic in South Korea started with the significant constitutional amendment in 1987, marking a major shift in the country's political framework.

The President of South Korea can nominate the Prime Minister, but the National Assembly must approve the nomination, demonstrating a system of checks and balances.