Grade 8- Social Ch 6 Meiji Period Vocab

Democracy

A form of government in which the citizens have power, exercised by them directly or their elected representatives

Industrialized

Having large industries as an important feature in a country or an economic system

Constitutional Government

A government in which operation is controlled by a set list of rules

Prefecture

An administrative district in Japan, somewhat like a large county

Nationalistic

Patriotic, sometimes to the extreme

Liberal

Favouring a relaxation of social traditions; favouring personal freedom

Human Rights

The basic rights believed to belong to every person, such as the rights to freedom, to justice, and to religion

Conservative

Averse to rapid change; favouring the status quo

Dajokun

The Japanese government structure implemented in the Meiji Period

Domestic Products

The goods produced within the country

Import Tariff

the taxes on goods coming into a country; imposed to make imported goods more expensive in relation to domestic products

National Income

The money received for all services, goods, and products produced by a country, usually measured quarterly or annually

Gunboat Diplomacy

Political negotiation supported by the threat or use of military force

Filial

Showing proper respect

Seppuku

Ritual suicide by disembowelment by a sword; also known as hara-kiri

Oligarchy

A small group of wealthy, male leaders who made decisions for the whole of Japan

Ratify

To approve formally