VOICED : Lanzada en Japón la campaña electoral para suceder a Shinzo Abe

The video discusses the internal election campaign of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party to choose a successor for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who resigned due to health issues. Yoshihide Suga, the current Chief Cabinet Secretary, is the frontrunner, supported by major party factions. His main competitors are Shigeru Ishiba and Fumio Kishida. The election is set for September 14, with the winner likely to secure victory in the subsequent parliamentary vote, given the party's majority.

Why did the Liberal Democratic Party launch an internal election campaign?

• To replace a retiring member

• To choose a new party leader

• To elect a new prime minister

• To address economic issues

What is Yoshihide Suga's current role in the government?

• Leader of the Opposition

• Minister of Defense

• Chief Cabinet Secretary

• Prime Minister

What is Suga's main focus during the coronavirus pandemic?

• Improving international relations

• Increasing taxes

• Preserving jobs and supporting businesses

• Expanding healthcare facilities

Who are Suga's main rivals in the election?

• Naoto Kan and Yukio Hatoyama

• Shigeru Ishiba and Fumio Kishida

• Taro Kono and Taro Aso

• Yuriko Koike and Shinjiro Koizumi

What advantage does the winner of the internal election have?

• A guaranteed cabinet position

• A strong chance of winning the parliamentary vote

• A direct appointment as prime minister

• An automatic extension of term