How did Japan try to keep foreign powers at bay? Select all that apply. A) reform their political system into a government rather than rule by land-owning families
B) adapt to the modern world
C) put China between them and foreign powers as a buffer
D) shut them out completely
E) build up a large military to match any foreigners

I think its E hope its right

Explanation: According to the terms of the treaty, Japan would protect stranded seamen and open two ports for refueling and provisioning American ships: Shimoda and Hakodate. Japan also gave the United States the right to appoint consuls to live in these port cities, a privilege not previously granted to foreign nations    

a)the court decides which cases it will hear