Quiz on Shigeru Ishiba's Leadership in Japan

Who is the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party?

• Fumio Kishida

• Sanae Takaichi

• Shinjiro Koizumi

• Shigeru Ishiba

What position did Shigeru Ishiba hold before becoming prime minister?

• Defense Minister

• Foreign Minister

• Finance Minister

• Economic Security Minister

How many candidates were in the leadership contest that Ishiba won?

• Five

• Eleven

• Seven

• Nine

What was the final vote count in the runoff between Ishiba and Takaichi?

• 215 to 194

• 220 to 180

• 200 to 195

• 210 to 190

What is the name of the party that Ishiba leads?

• New Komeito Party

• Social Democratic Party

• Liberal Democratic Party

• Democratic Party of Japan

What major issue did Ishiba promise to address regarding the economy?

• High inflation rates

• Unemployment

• Trade agreements

• Tax reforms

What significant legislation does Ishiba support for married women?

• Equal pay

• Maternity leave extension

• Keeping their maiden names

• Mandatory name changes

Which country’s security challenges did Ishiba mention in relation to Japan?

• India

• China

• Russia

• South Korea

What did Ishiba say about the LDP's future after his election?

• It will remain unchanged

• It could be reborn

• It will face more scandals

• It will lose public trust

What is one of Ishiba's views on energy policy?

• Promote coal usage

• Increase nuclear energy

• Reduce dependence on nuclear energy

• Ban all fossil fuels