Amakudari, or "Descent from Heaven," Refers To

question 7

Multiple Choice

Amakudari, or "descent from heaven," refers to:

• A)the creation myth legitimizing the divine right of Japan's emperor.
• B)the practice of retiring bureaucrats assuming positions in corporations or public office.
• C)the battle cry of Japan's World War II kamikaze suicide pilots.
• D)government loans to Japan's strategic industries.
• E)illicit campaign contributions coming from corporations.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Essential elements of proteins made up of a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a specific side chain.

Protein

Large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, crucial for bodily functions.

Convection

Transfer of heat in liquids or gases by movement of the heated particles.

Infrared Radiation

A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than those of visible light, experienced as heat.