Politics Flashcards
1
Q
Parliament
A
The Meiji constitution did not create a parliamentary system instead power was decided among the genro, army and navy.
2
Q
Two main parties
A
Seiyukai and kenseikai
3
Q
The political elite.
A
Emperor chose a prime minister, pm chooses a cabinet. Army and navy could allow and refuse officials to become ministers.
4
Q
Economic boom
A
Resulted in riots, pm at the time Teraichi masatake resigned. Hara kei (first commoner to become pm). A labour movement resulted strikes, and assassinated.
5
Q
Party government
A
Control from 1924-26.
- vote to males over 25 year
- peace preservation laws
- national health insurance
- reduced army budget.
6
Q
Tanaka gichi
A
1927-29
Aggressive policy towards China
