Why has the Liberal Democratic Party dominated Japanese politics ...

[torybrooks]

Why has the Liberal Democratic Party dominated Japanese politics for so long?
 
  a. Opposition parties were radically different from the LDP, and their governments were too controversial.
  b. Japanese voters tended to be liberal, preferring change and debate, and thus they always came back to the LDP.
  c. The LDP party factions advocated policy alternatives rather than the promotion of leaders to positions of power.
  d. It presided over the economic boom that began in the 1950s and was able to argue that it was the party of experience and economic prosperity.

Question 2

All of the following statements are true regarding the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) EXCEPT
 
  a. from 1955 to 1993, every government was formed and led by the Liberal Democratic Party.
  b. it is a liberal, socialist party that serves the social welfare of the people over business interests.
  c. In 2005, the LDP regained its majority and has maintained power to the present.
  d. There are usually 5 to 7 factions in the LDP, each of which is headed by a senior party figure.

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c

[torybrooks]

Gracias!

[zacnyjessica]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it