Answer:
It Depends.
Explanation:
Notable leaders include Adolf Hitler and Kaiser Wilhem. Current leader is Angela Merkel
The 21 Demands (of Japan). In 1915 Japancame up with the odd idea of trying to make the whole of China a protectorate – a protectorate of Japan of course. The Great War started in 1914 and Japan promptly declared war on Germany, in order to take over that country's leased territory in China.
Well they both helped to modernize/industrialize the U.S, so it depends which view point you would like to take. They stole the plans from england, who had successfully monopolized industrialization for almost a century, who would be upset at this loss of control and therefore business. However an American would probably be thankful for the industry that blossomed as a result of these actions.
It is derived from the word Consulate... in french? But, it means higher power or panel of leaders.