The current Japanese constitution was promulgated in the year 1946 during the occupation by the Allied powers:
Executive:
The cabinet is headed by the Prime Minister. The cabinet further consists of the ministers
which are appointed by the prime minister and are usually members of the Diet. The prime minister is elected by the Diet.
Judiciary:
The highest court is the Supreme Court. Other courts are district courts, high courts, family courts, and summary courts. Judges are appointed by the cabinet.
Elections:
The minimum voting age is 20 years. Women received the right to vote in the new
constitution. Elections for the House of Representatives are carried out every four years, and half of the House of Councillors is elected every three years. Beside the national elections there are prefectural and municipal elections.
The Emperor does not have any effective power but is only the symbol of the state.
Executive:
The cabinet is headed by the Prime Minister. The cabinet further consists of the ministers
which are appointed by the prime minister and are usually members of the Diet. The prime minister is elected by the Diet.
Judiciary:
The highest court is the Supreme Court. Other courts are district courts, high courts, family courts, and summary courts. Judges are appointed by the cabinet.
Elections:
The minimum voting age is 20 years. Women received the right to vote in the new
constitution. Elections for the House of Representatives are carried out every four years, and half of the House of Councillors is elected every three years. Beside the national elections there are prefectural and municipal elections.
The Emperor does not have any effective power but is only the symbol of the state.
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