Japan Chs. 9, 12, 13

Front 1

What role did the Meiji era reform play on the Japanese economy?

• The modernization of the 1880s and 1890s laid the groundwork for later expansion in Japan’s economy.

Back 1

The modernization of the 1880s and 1890s laid the groundwork for later expansion in Japan’s economy.

Front 2

What contributed to Japan’s economic success in the post WWII era?

• A highly skilled labor force.

• Technological innovation.

• US security umbrella under which Japan could afford to minimize military spending.

• All of the above

Back 2

All of the above

Front 3

Japan’s economy is characterized by

• an emphasis on capital expansion at the expense of public and private consumption.

Back 3

an emphasis on capital expansion at the expense of public and private consumption.

Front 4

Japanese companies’ reliance on bankers for financing before the 1990s

• was a reflection of the linkage and interdependence among various economic institutions.

Back 4

was a reflection of the linkage and interdependence among various economic institutions.

Front 5

All of the following describes the Japanese government’s role in business EXCEPT

• the relationship between government and business is much closer than in any other industrial economy.

• the government directly controls companies.

• government-backed credit is used to support capital development.

• government protects industry from foreign competition.

Back 5

the government directly controls companies.

Front 6

Major strengths of Japanese manufactures include all of the following EXCEPT

• quality control.

• “just-in-time-production” to maintain only enough parts on the production line.

• a corporate philosophy that places short-term profits above all else.

• the cooperative relationship between subcontractors and the corporation.

Back 6

a corporate philosophy that places short-term profits above all else.

Front 7

Which of the following best summarizes Japan’s approach to managing the economy?

• They favor regulations and restraint of competition.

• They have used state ownership of industry and have undertaken major efforts to redistribute income.

• They have preferred legal efforts to promote competition.

Back 7

They favor regulations and restraint of competition.

Front 8

Which of the following accurately discusses agricultural policy in Japan?

• The LDP protects Japanese agricultural products since farmers are a sizable voting bloc.

• Japan has successfully resisted any demand from the US to open its (Japan’s) domestic market.

• Japanese consumers’ outrage over the high cost of food ended protectionism and subsidies to farmers.

• None of the above

Back 8

None of the above

Front 9

What has been the challenge to the Japanese economy?

• The Japanese’ emphasis on quality rather than price in the face of the increasing value of the yen.

Back 9

The Japanese’ emphasis on quality rather than price in the face of the increasing value of the yen.

Front 10

Japan’s financial sector’s problem is

• partly due to corruption.

• caused by speculation in the stock and real estate markets.

• the Ministry of Finance’s reluctance to eliminate weaker financial institutions.

• All of the above

Back 10

All of the above

Front 11

Which of the following does NOT accurately discuss Japan’s relations with the People’s Republic of China?

• Their relations were never formalized as Japan continues to recognize Taiwan as the legitimate government of China.

• Their relations were partly fostered by the PRC’s need for foreign investment.

• Their relations between the mid-1940s and 1970s were reflective of the policy set down by the United States.

• Their relations have been constrained by enduring Chinese suspicion of Japanese intentions.

Back 11

Their relations were never formalized as Japan continues to recognize Taiwan as the legitimate government of China.

Front 12

Which of the following factors affected American strategic thinking over Japan in the 1970s?

• Japan’s growing interest in military buildup.

• The Japan Socialist Party’s victory in elections.

• Japan’s growing economic power in the world and trade imbalance in Japan’s favor.

Back 12

Japan’s growing economic power in the world and trade imbalance in Japan’s favor.

Front 13

The Self Defense Force is largely considered unconstitutional by

• the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

• the Japan Socialist Party (JSP).

• the United States.

Back 13

the Japan Socialist Party (JSP).

Front 14

Which of the following is true?

• Japan was used as a forward staging area during the Korean War.

• The Japanese military has not fired a single shot since WWII.

• Japan’s military spending never exceeded 1 percent of its GDP due to the limit imposed by its constitution.

Back 14

Japan was used as a forward staging area during the Korean War.

Front 15

Which of the following accurately discusses the US-Japan alliance?

• The Mutual Defense Treaty of 1954 formalized the US-Japan defense relationship.

• The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) was an equal treaty of the United States and Japan.

• U.S. troops stationed in Japan would not be used elsewhere without Japanese consent.

Back 15

U.S. troops stationed in Japan would not be used elsewhere without Japanese consent.

Front 16

Which of the following countries is Japan’s most serious security concern?

• Russia

• China

• North Korea

• Vietnam

Back 16

North Korea

Front 17

What role did Japan play in the 1991 Gulf War?

• Japan contributed $13 billion to the war effort.

Back 17

Japan contributed $13 billion to the war effort.

Front 18

Which of the following accurately discusses Japan’s role in peace keeping operations?

•Government can ask the parliament for authorization to send peacekeeping personnel only when the request has met five conditions.

Back 18

Government can ask the parliament for authorization to send peacekeeping personnel only when the request has met five conditions.

Front 19

The Self Defense Force

• is a volunteer force.has a mission limited to local defense.

• has the army, navy and air force.

• All of the above

Back 19

All of the above

Front 20

What does the Japanese’ nuclear allergy refer to?

• The Japanese’ attitude toward non-nuclear principles.

Back 20

The Japanese’ attitude toward non-nuclear principles.