The gasoline tax is an example of what type of tax?

Which of the following gave the LDP the opportunity to use its control of the national government to create major advantages for itself?

A. the confederal system of theocratic rule B. the powerful judiciary C. the weak bureaucracy D. single-party governments for a considerably long period E. the presence of checks and balances in Japan's institutional structure

According to the laws of war, __________.

A. effort needs to be made to expand warfare to the combatants and to expose civilians when possible B. leaders of government may not be killed, mistreated, or forced to disclose information beyond their name, rank, and serial number C. armed forces must respect the neutrality of the Red Cross in its support of civilians and prisoners of war during war D. states are allowed to use overwhelming force if it ends a conflict early and prevents further casualties