helping things along in Japan, the final word still sits with the prime minister and the Cabinet. It could be said that Japan lacks strong, decisive leadership, and that Russia?s executive branch, with the president as the psychological leader of the people, is superior. Yet it is Russia?s economy that is deteriorating. In addition, despite that powerful office, Russia still needs the consensus it doesn?t have to reform policy. In conclusion, despite the weakening of Japan?s executive branch over the four decades of a single ruling party, the economy still prospered. Russia?s democracy, on the other hand, might need some time to adapt to the new system. Its president, being the catalyst of Russian politics, has the power to get a lot done. Only time will tell if it?s system will hold. ...
