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Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister. Her party won a record election victory over the weekend.
The Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house. Takaichi used her popularity and voters moved right to win.
She ran on big spending plans to boost the economy. Takaichi says she feels heavy responsibility to strengthen the country.
She wants to change Japan's constitution after the election win. The party will face pressure on promised tax cuts and spending plans.
Klear Note — Japan has never had a female prime minister before this. A two-thirds majority lets the ruling party pass laws more easily.
Key Terms 3
- Liberal Democratic Party
- Japan's ruling political party that won the election.
- two-thirds majority
- When a party wins enough seats to pass laws without other parties' help.
- constitution
- The main set of rules that govern how a country works.