Government of Japan

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/government-of-japan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the capital of Government of Japan?Tokyo
2. Where is Government of Japan?An island nation in East Asia, situated in the Pacific Ocean
3. How many people live in Government of Japan?Approximately 125 million people
4. How big is Government of Japan?377,975 square kilometers
5. What language do people speak in Government of Japan?Japanese
6. What is the role of the Emperor in Japan's government?The Emperor is the head of state, but his role is only ceremonial and he has no political power.

Unitary State: A system of government where the central authority holds supreme power, with limited regional autonomy.
Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body composed of two distinct chambers, such as the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
Judicial Review: The authority of courts to review laws and actions of the legislative and executive branches for constitutionality.