Japan’s Ruling Coalition Keeps Majority in Election

The video discusses the recent election in Japan, highlighting the challenges faced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Despite pre-election polls suggesting a potential loss, the LDP managed to retain a slim majority. Kishida's agenda includes raising wages and addressing inequalities, alongside significant spending plans. The opposition parties did not perform as expected, with the CDP losing seats.

What was the main concern for Fumio Kishida as he took on the role of Prime Minister?

• Reducing taxes

• Improving international relations

• Securing a single-party majority

• Increasing defense spending

How many seats did the LDP lose in the recent election?

• 10 seats

• 15 seats

• 20 seats

• 25 seats

What was the net seat change for the LDP and Komeito combined?

• Lost 10 seats

• Gained 5 seats

• Lost 12 seats

• Gained 3 seats

What is one of the key challenges for the LDP moving forward?

• Cutting healthcare costs

• Raising wages and addressing inequalities

• Increasing taxes

• Reducing defense spending

Which party became the third largest in Parliament after the election?

• LDP

• Komeito

• Ishin

• CDP