WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -During World War II, Japan was an absolute monarchy that was ruled by consent of the Emperor. Most of the decisions of the government were managed by the Emperor’s ministers who governed with his approval.

Detailed explanation-2: -Political parties and elections Several political parties exist in Japan. However, the politics of Japan have primarily been dominated by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since 1955, with the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) playing an important role as the opposition several times.

Detailed explanation-3: -The biggest change was that it declared that sovereignty rested with the people, not the emperor. This is the political basis of democracy. The emperor was to continue as a symbol of Japanese unity and culture, somewhat like the Queen of England in Britain’s democracy, but without any political authority whatsoever.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Meiji Restoration was a major revolution that brought an end to over 260 years of feudal government. In its place, a democratic social and political system was established based on constitutional law over the course of about 20 years, and it led to significant economic reforms and growth.

Detailed explanation-5: -During the pre-1945 period, Japan moved into political totalitarianism, ultranationalism, and fascism culminating in Japan’s invasion of China in 1937. This was part of an overall global period of social upheavals and conflicts, such as the Great Depression and World War II.