So this kind of politics arose.

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Chapter 1 They say there was a politics like this once upon a time.
The king cannot decide important matters for the country alone. Goguryeo has a meeting with me.
Do you have to wear underwear according to your status? Silla's bone rites
Your Majesty, please offer a prayer for rain until it rains. Offer for rain and appease the public sentiment.
Did Lee Cha-don really die with white blood? Buddhist public recognition and strengthening of royal power
You say you relieved the people of their injustice? Sinmungo
They say there was a resident registration card even during the Joseon Dynasty.
Collect taxes with rice instead of special products Daedongbeop
Recruit great talent regardless of origin. Examination system
Please listen to the words of your subjects Contest
Your Majesty, you can't do that. Appeal.
Secretly catch the inspectors. Secret inspector system.
A battle between the Hungu faction and the Sarim faction, a clash of factional politics.
There are too many taxes and farmers cannot survive. Donghak Peasant Movement
Rather cut off my head.

Chapter 2 Politics in history that elementary school students must know
In medieval Europe, the church governed politics. Pope politics
The king rules the country as he pleases. Despotic monarchy
Why did the French Civil Revolution occur? monarchy and republic
Constitutional monarchy first created in England
What if all citizens came together to do politics? direct democracy
Preventing the birth of a dictator with a piece of pottery The Athenian festival of ostracism
To be recognized as a nation, three conditions are required. The three elements of a nation.
The spirit of democracy of the people, by the people, for the people
We must prevent national power from being concentrated in one place. Separation of powers
The American two-party system in which two political parties lead politics
The National Assembly is at the center to carry out national affairs. The parliamentary system is a parliamentary system.
The people are the owners of the country. Democracy
The president, who was a soldier, wielded power arbitrarily. Military dictatorship.
The story behind Korea’s division into North and South Korea Trust Rule
Produce together and own it together Communism
I can sacrifice anything for my country fascism
Left and right first used in France
Whether it's a white cat or a black cat, you just have to be good at catching mice. China's open policy
There is only one candidate, but public voting? Elections and Voting in North Korea

Chapter 3 Democratic political system that elementary school students must know
Basic principles of universal, equal, direct, and secret elections
The Election Commission was created to ensure fair elections.
The people directly elect the president. Direct presidential system.
Even if you don't have money, you should be able to run for elections. Public election system.
You should not campaign too early during the election campaign period.
Please tell me how you will realize your promises. Manifesto
Please do politics for all of us. Political donation system
We gathered together to advance the same cause.
The party that produced the president is called the ruling party. The ruling party and the opposition party
There are so many things the President does.
Vice President of the United States, Prime Minister of Korea Prime Minister
The institutions that run the country are gathered together. The administration
Everyone is equal before the law. Judiciary
Do members of Congress only work for 100 days? Congress
One vote for the candidate, one vote for the political party Election of National Assembly members
Members of the National Assembly have special rights: immunity and freedom from arrest
When there is an important agenda, call someone in person and listen to it. National Assembly hearing.
You can realize policies while receiving many benefits. Negotiation group
We work for our country Public institutions
We conduct politics suited to the circumstances of each region. Local self-governance system
Why is only one party elected in some regions? regional feeling
The NIMBY phenomenon is definitely not allowed in our neighborhood.
Inspect and monitor what the government has done. Government audit
You can participate in politics online e-democracy
There is not much time left in the president's term, the lame duck phenomenon.
I pay taxes to survive in the country.
Eliminate trade barriers, eliminate tariffs, and establish a free trade agreement (FTA).
Ombudsman solves the grievances of the people
Protect and supervise our citizens abroad Embassy
Raise a country’s status through sports Sports diplomacy
A civic group that gathers itself and works for everyone.
It is a group that works for their own benefit.
The direction that many people think is right, public opinion
You can predict who will be elected. Opinion polls
The media must convey the truth to the people.

Chapter 4 Global politics that people around the world should know about
We must prevent nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula. Six-party talks
Help the hungry North Korean people. Aid to North Korea.
United Nations for a world where everyone lives well without war
Security Council cannot pass it if even one country opposes it.
Red Cross treats the wounded regardless of friend or foe.
European countries act like one country European Union
Every child in the world should be happy United Nations Children's Fund
They shouldn't insist that Dokdo is their land. Japan's distortion of history.
Goguryeo was a Chinese country? Distortion of Chinese history
Children can also participate in politics VANK
Will the dictator who mistreats the people be kicked out? Egyptian democracy movement

Appendix Functions and Roles of the Executive Branch

Offering a rain offering was a very important political activity for ancient kings?
Is there a story behind our country being divided into North and South?
What is the ruling party and what is the opposition party?

Let’s learn about various political concepts that arose throughout history and the current democratic political system through fun four-character cartoons and interesting stories. You will be able to realize how politics came into existence, why it is necessary, and how closely it is related to our lives.

1. A political textbook for elementary school students completed in one volume
From ancient times, when the basic concept of politics arose, to modern times, we have covered a wide range of political stories not only in our country but also in many countries around the world. In addition, this book contains everything about politics that elementary school students need to know, including our country's democratic political system centered on the legislative and executive branches, international organizations, international disputes, and global political issues.

2. You can naturally penetrate the flow of political history through political stories in history.
The Joseon Dynasty's contest that established the right policies and prevented dictatorship, the April 4 Revolution, Korea's first democratic revolution, the banishment of islanders in ancient Athens that prevented the emergence of dictators, the French civil revolution that called for individual freedom... … . By explaining major events in Korean history and world history from a political perspective, it provides an interesting insight into how politics was born and how it has developed. This makes it easy to study the birth and development process of political systems.

3. Explains in detail the democratic politics of our country as found in elementary school social studies textbooks.
Political systems and concepts covered in elementary social studies textbooks, such as the representative government structures of democratic countries such as the presidential system and parliamentary cabinet system, political parties consisting of the ruling party and the opposition party, separation of powers to check and balance political power, and public opinion as the voice of the people, are omitted. It is included without any confusion, and a detailed explanation of the concept is added. Political concepts that can feel stiff and difficult can be understood more easily and funnily because they are explained through actual events or dialogues.

4. Events that have recently become political and social issues were also covered.
We introduced recent events that heated up news and newspapers, such as the half-price tuition issue for college students, the free trade agreement (FTA) debate, the presidential lame duck phenomenon, and Egypt's democratization movement. It will be a great opportunity to take interest in the social problems we currently face and gain a critical perspective on politics.

5. A four-chamber comic containing sharp satire and thematic awareness.
Each page contains an interesting four-page cartoon that arouses curiosity. Anecdotes from history tailored to children's level and scenes where children encounter political questions in their daily lives are depicted in witty cartoons to help them feel familiar with the topic and raise expectations for the story that follows, while also helping them understand the text. Sometimes it presents a sharp point of view, and sometimes it contains a topic that gets straight to the point, making it suitable for adults to read as well.

6. Glossary of terms and appendix at the end of the book that enhance the usefulness of the book
Political terms and concepts that appear in the text, as well as key points to remember, are summarized and included at the end of each page. In addition, the appendix at the end of the volume, which organizes the administrative organization chart and the roles of each ministry at a glance, serves as an auxiliary material for subject learning.