The basics of the Japanese Constitution, the separation of powers, and the fundamental rights and duties of citizens.
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- In what year did the Constitution of Japan take effect?
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1947- Name the three basic principles of the Constitution of Japan.
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Popular sovereignty, respect for fundamental human rights, and pacifism- Into how many branches is state power generally divided?
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Three: legislative, executive, and judicial- Which body holds legislative power?
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The Diet- Which body holds executive power?
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The Cabinet- Which body holds judicial power?
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The courts- What two houses make up Japan's Diet?
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The House of Representatives and the House of Councillors- What is the head of the Cabinet called?
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The Prime Minister- Where is the Prime Minister designated?
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In the Diet- At what age can a person vote in Japan?
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From age 18- How does the Constitution of Japan describe the Emperor?
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As the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people- What is popular sovereignty?
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The idea that the supreme power to decide the nation's politics rests with the people- What are fundamental human rights?
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The rights to freedom and equality that every person is born with- What is pacifism?
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The basic principle of the Constitution of Japan: renouncing war and not maintaining military forces- What is the head of a prefecture called?
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The governor
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