Which of these statements is a FACT about the policies of the Meiji restoration?
(A) Political power was centralized, and the Emperor's authority was restored.
(B) Feudalism was retained, although it was limited.
(C) The samurai retained some of its rights and privileges.
(D) The samurai and educated Confucian elite staffed the state bureaucracy.
(E) The Diet obtained rights and powers similar to the British parliament.
Answer: A