Japan to Move Slowly on Amending Constitution After Election

pacifist – adj. a feeling that war and violence are wrong

diet – n. the legislative body of certain countries

referendum – n. an event in which the people of a county or state vote for or against a law that deals with a specific issue

poll – n. an activity in which several or many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to get information about what most people think about something

alarm – n. worry, fear or concern