USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The constitution, also known as the MacArthur Constitution, “Post-war Constitution” (, Sengo-Kenpō), or the “Peace Constitution” (, Heiwa-Kenpō), was drafted under the supervision of Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, during the Allied occupation of Japan after World War II.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Japanese Constitution was jointly written by the government of occupied Japan and the American government, in a process taking nine months. On May 3, 1947, this Constitution was executed by “following amendment procedures in the Meiji Constitution.”

Detailed explanation-3: -In theory, the Emperor of Japan was the supreme leader, and the Cabinet, whose Prime Minister would be elected by a Privy Council, were his followers; in practice, the Emperor was head of state but the Prime Minister was the actual head of government.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Allied powers shared responsibility for post-surrender Japan, but it was U.S. General Douglas MacArthur who shaped the rewriting of Japan’s constitution. On September 2 the Allied occupation of Japan began, after surrender documents were signed on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

Detailed explanation-5: -During one week in February 1946, a committee of 24 Americans, both military and civilian, drafted a democratic constitution for Japan. MacArthur approved it and SCAP presented it to Japan’s foreign minister as a fait accompli.