Which of the following statements best describes the Japanese government during the 1920s and early 1930s?
a. Japan was ruled exclusively be a strong liberal party that dominated the lower house of parliament.
b. Japan's oligarchic political structure allowed elite groups to negotiate with each other for appropriate policy and allowed military leaders to take a growing role.
c. Labor unions began to exert increasing control over economic policy in the aftermath of the government's failure to take direct action during the depression.
d. The rise of the Communist Party in Japan led to a major reorganization of the government.
e. Japanese politics were fully democratic, leading to the growth of communism in Japan.
Answer: B