Zoku, or tribes, refer to
a. a group of politicians who come from the same region of the country.
b. Japan's various parliamentary committees within the House of Representatives.
c. the diverse political factions that exist within Japan's political parties.
d. a coalition of civil servants and academics who develop policy options.
e. a group of politicians who work closely with special interests to advance a particular policy agenda.
e
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