Quiz: Japan’s early election

1

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the early vote in September in a bid to secure a fresh mandate. What is his ruling party called?

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2

It is not the first time that Abe has called for an early election. When did he last do so?

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3

Abe returned to power after LDP won in early parliamentary elections. When did he first become the prime minister?

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4

Which party is the main challenger to Abe’s LDP?

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5

According to the latest numbers, Abe’s LDP could take around 300 seats in the lower house. How many seats are there in total?

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6

Japan is the world’s oldest monarchy. Who heads it?

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