CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Cabinet of Japan (Japanese: , Hepburn: Naikaku) is the chief executive body of the government of Japan. It consists of the prime minister, who is appointed by the emperor after being nominated by the National Diet, and up to nineteen other members, called Ministers of State.

Detailed explanation-2: -On May 3, 1947, Japan’s postwar constitution goes into effect. The progressive constitution granted universal suffrage, stripped Emperor Hirohito of all but symbolic power, stipulated a bill of rights, abolished peerage, and outlawed Japan’s right to make war.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Meiji Constitution had stipulated that only the emperor had the authority to revise Japan’s constitution. On November 3, 1946, Emperor Hirohito announced the new constitution, so that the Japanese people would see it as legitimate.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Emperor, with the advice and approval of the Cabinet, shall perform the following acts in matters of state on behalf of the people: Promulgation of amendments of the constitution, laws, cabinet orders and treaties. Convocation of the Diet. Dissolution of the House of Representatives.