Which of the following descriptions best characterizes the nature of Japan's postwar party system?
A) two-party system
B) long-term domination by a single party
C) fragmentation across nearly a dozen small parties
D) series of alternating coalitions from the left and the right

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Japan's postwar party system was characterized by long-term domination by a single party - the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) - which held power from 1955 to 1993, interrupted briefly by coalition governments. This period is known as the "1955 System." Although there have been changes in the political landscape since then, the LDP has remained a dominant force in Japanese politics.

Which of the Following Descriptions Best Characterizes the Nature of Japan's