Article 9

(1) Article 9 is a...

• Law

• Treaty

• International Agreement

• Court Case

(2) Article 9 is a part of ___________'s Constitution.

• China

• North Korea

• United States

• Japan

(3) What is the purpose of Article 9?

• Japan can have a standing army on stand-by

• Japan cannot use threats or force to settle international disputes

• Japan will have a military alliance with neighboring countries

• Japan is required to use threats or force to settle international disputes

(4) Article 9 prevents Japan from maintaining...

• An emperor who controls the military

• An alliance with North Korea, China, and Russia

• A diplomatic relationship with the United States

• Military forces on land, air, or sea

(4) How many U.S. military personnel are stationed in Japan?

• 61,000

• 48,000

• 29,000

• 15,000

(4) Which of the following can NOT be observed in this political cartoon?

• Japan (samurai)

• United States (Uncle Sam)

• Pacifist Constitution (dove)

• China (dragon)

(4) What is the message of the political cartoon?

• 1. Japan and the United States fighting against each other 

• 1. Japan and the United States working together to challenge the power of China

• 1. Japan and the United States working together to end the pacifist constitution of Japan

• The United States is trying to convince Japan to bring back samurai to their army