Question

Militarists in Japan ______.

1followed a policy of isolationism
2held little power in the Japanese government
3opposed Japanese aggression in China
4wanted to build an empire in Asia

Answer 1

I would say "held little power in the Japanese government"
he military had a strong influence on Japanese society from the Meiji Restoration. Almost all leaders in Japanese society during the Meiji period (whether in the military, politics or business) were ex-samurai or descendants of samurai, and shared a set of values and outlooks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_militarism