1. Which of the following exerts the most influence over the policies and actions of Japan's House of Representatives?
A. The Japan Socialist Party
B. The Liberal Democratic Party
C. The Supreme Court
D. the bureaucracy
I'm stuck between b and d?
2. Japan is a unitary state, so its individual prefectures have:
A. much less power than individual states in the U.S.
B. much more power than individual states in the U.S.
C. about the same amount of power as the States.
D. no power at all.
I think it's A?
I don't know the first answer.
I agree with your second answer.
The first one is B and i also agree on the second answer.
1. To determine which option exerts the most influence over the policies and actions of Japan's House of Representatives between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the bureaucracy (option B and D), we need to understand the roles and powers of each.
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is one of the major political parties in Japan and has been in power for most of Japan's post-war history. The LDP exercises significant influence over the government's policies and actions. It has a strong presence in the House of Representatives and plays a crucial role in shaping legislation.
On the other hand, the bureaucracy comprises the career civil servants who work in various government agencies and departments. They provide expertise, administrative support, and continuity in policy implementation. While the bureaucracy does play a substantial role, it generally operates under the direction of elected officials and political parties.
Considering these points, the correct answer is likely option B, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The LDP's consistent dominance in Japanese politics and its significant presence in the House of Representatives indicate that it holds more influence over the policies and actions of the Japanese government compared to the bureaucracy.
2. To determine the power of individual prefectures in Japan compared to individual states in the U.S., we need to understand the nature of Japan's government system.
Japan is a unitary state, which means that power is centralized at the national level, with the central government having more authority than local governments. In Japan, individual prefectures (regional administrative divisions) do have some autonomy and responsibilities, but their power is generally less than that of individual states in the U.S.
Based on this understanding, the correct answer is A. Individual prefectures in Japan have "much less power than individual states in the U.S." This is because the U.S. is a federal system, where power is divided between the central government and individual states, with states having more autonomy and authority in various policy areas compared to prefectures in Japan.