Politics Flashcards
Current Emperor?
Name his 3 children.
Their children.
Emperor Akihito
- Naruhito -> Aiko
- Fumihito -> Mako, Kako, Hisahito
- Sayako
Governmental system dividing function between two chambers ??
Bicameral system
What university did Shinzo Abe graduate from?
Seikei University
Which former prime minister won a Nobel prize and for what?
Eisaku Sato
“ Three non nuclear policies”
What # prime minister is Shinzo Abe?
96
House of Rep Term: Min elected age: Total Seats Single mem district Proportional representation
4 25 475 295 180
House of Councillors Term: Min elected age: Total Seats Single mem district Proportional representation
6 30 242 146 96
How many political parties are there in Japan? What are the big 5?
11
LDP, Komeito, DPJ, Initiatives from Osaka, JCP
When were the northern territories captured? By who? Name the 4 territories
August 28 - September 5 1945
Russia
Habomai, Shikotan, Kunashiri, Etorofu
Japanese constitution enaction date.
May 3 1947
What is reverse course?
Reverse course is the change in US government and allied occupation policy towards japan during the post war reconstruction. The idea of reforming japan was taken over by wanting to create it into a strong ally.This was due to Cold War, Chinese communist revolution, and Korean War.
What year was the US Japan Security treaty signed ? What did it do?
1951.
Pledges US military bases on Japan in exchange for US pledging to defend Japan incase of attack
What year was the self defense force established? Why?
In order to guarantee Japan’s external security.
What year was the San Francisco peace treaty signed? What did it do?
1952
End the occupation of Japan
Where is LDP headquarters?
Nagatacho
How many ministers can there be?
No more than 17
What is the three tired judicial system?
District courts, high courts, supreme courts
What is the lay judge system?
Citizens participate in criminal rials as judges, together with professional judges, to determine if the defendant is guilty or not. Makes citizens feel more involved with the judicial system.
