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POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959

RECONSTRUCTION OF JAPANS GOVERNMENT

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Article 1 The Emperor shall be the symbol of the State and of the unity of the People, deriving his position from the will of the people with whom resides sovereign power.Article 2 The Imperial Throne shall be dynastic and succeeded to in accordance with the Imperial House Law passed by the Diet.Article 23 Academic freedom is guaranteed.Article 42 The Diet shall consist of two Houses, namely the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.Which of these statements form the Japanese Constitution BEST demonstrates the U.S. influence on Japan following World War II?
A
Article 1
B
Article 2
C
Article 23
D
Article 42
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Japanese constitution, article 31 also mentioned the right to personal liberty and life. According to the law procedure in the Japanese constitution, no criminal liability is allowed to be imposed.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Emperor shall perform only such acts in matters of state as are provided for in this Constitution and he shall not have powers related to government. The Emperor may delegate the performance of his acts in matters of state as may be provided by law. Article 5.

Detailed explanation-3: -Marriage shall be based only on the mutual consent of both sexes and it shall be maintained through mutual cooperation with the equal rights of husband and wife as a basis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution contains “No war” clause. It came into effect on May 3, 1947, immediately after World War II. The text of the article of the Japanese Government formally renounce war as a right of sovereignty and the refuses to settle disputes using military force.

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