CHAPTER III Article 10 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
CHAPTER III RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PEOPLE Article 10. The conditions necessary for being a Japanese national shall be determined by law. Complete: japans-constitution-of-1946
CHAPTER II Article 9 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
CHAPTER II RENUNCIATION OF WAR Article 9. Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes. In order to accomplish the aim of the preceding paragraph, land, sea,
Chapter I : Article 8 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
Article 8. No property can be given to, or received by, the Imperial House, nor can any gifts be made therefrom, without the authorization of the Diet. Complete: japans-constitution-of-1946
Chapter I : Article 7 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
Article 7 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. • Dismissal of the legislature
Chapter I : Article 6 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
Article 6 • Head of government selection The Emperor shall appoint the Prime Minister as designated by the Diet. The Emperor shall appoint the Chief Judge of the Supreme Court as designated by the Cabinet. Complete: japans-constitution-of-1946
Chapter I : Article 4 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
Article 4. 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. Complete: japans-constitution-of-1946
Chapter I : Article 5 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
Article 5 When, in accordance with the Imperial House Law, a Regency is established, the Regent shall perform his acts in matters of state in the Emperor’s name. In this case, paragraph one of the preceding article will be applicable. Complete: japans-constitution-of-1946
Chapter I : Article 3 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
Article 3 The advice and approval of the Cabinet shall be required for all acts of the Emperor in matters of state, and the Cabinet shall be responsible therefor. Complete: japans-constitution-of-1946
Chapter I : Article 2 Japan’s Constitution of 1946
Article 2. The Imperial Throne shall be dynastic and succeeded to in accordance with the Imperial House Law passed by the Diet. Complete: japans-constitution-of-1946
Chapter I : Article 1. Japan’s Constitution of 1946
THE EMPEROR 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. Complete: japans-constitution-of-1946