Which of the Following Statements About the Japanese Monarchy Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Japanese monarchy is NOT true?

• A) According to tradition and law, only males are allowed to succeed to the throne.
• B) Under the current constitution, the emperor serves only a symbolic role as the head of state.
• C) The issue of patrilineage has never been a matter of debate in the country.
• D) Japan has the oldest surviving monarchy in the world.
• E) The current imperial family is quite small.

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