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[font=georgia][center][b]THE CONSTITUTION OF JAPAN

日本国憲法
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[floatright][b][sup]PROMULGATED ON NOVEMBER 3, 1946
[tab=18][/tab] CAME INTO EFFECT ON MAY 3, 1947[/sup][/b][/floatright]

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[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]PREAMBLE
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[center][font=georgia][size=120]We[/size], the Japanese people, acting through our duly elected representatives in the National Diet, 
determined that we shall secure for ourselves and our posterity the fruits of peaceful cooperation with 
all nations and the blessings of liberty throughout this land, and resolved that never again shall we be 
visited with the horrors of war through the action of government, do proclaim that sovereign power 
resides with the people and do firmly establish this Constitution. Government is a sacred trust of the 
people, the authority for which is derived from the people, the powers of which are exercised by the 
representatives of the people, and the benefits of which are enjoyed by the people. This is a universal 
principle of mankind upon which this Constitution is founded. We reject and revoke all constitutions, 
laws, ordinances, and rescripts in conflict herewith.[/font]

[font=georgia][size=120]We[/size], the Japanese people, desire peace for all time and are deeply conscious of the high ideals 
controlling human relationship, and we have determined to preserve our security and existence, trusting 
in the justice and faith of the peace-loving peoples of the world. We desire to occupy an honored place 
in an international society striving for the preservation of peace, and the banishment of tyranny and 
slavery, oppression and intolerance for all time from the earth. We recognize that all peoples of the world 
have the right to live in peace, free from fear and want.[/font]

[font=georgia][size=120]We[/size] believe that no nation is responsible to itself alone, but that laws of political morality are universal; 
and that obedience to such laws is incumbent upon all nations who would sustain their own sovereignty 
and justify their sovereign relationship with other nations.[/font]

[font=georgia][size=120]We[/size], the Japanese people, pledge our national honor to accomplish these high ideals and purposes 
with all our resources.[/font][/center]

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[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER I

THE EMPEROR
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 1.[/b] 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.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 2.[/b] The Imperial Throne shall be dynastic and succeeded 
to in accordance with the Imperial House Law passed by the Diet.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 3.[/b] 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.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 4.[/b] 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.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 5.[/b] 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[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 6.[/b] 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.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 7.[/b] The Emperor, with the advice and approval of the Cabinet, 
shall perform the following acts in matters of state on behalf of the people:[/font]

[font=Georgia][sub]— Promulgation of amendments of the constitution, laws, cabinet orders and treaties.
— Convocation of the Diet.
— Dissolution of the House of Representatives.
— Proclamation of general election of members of the Diet.
— Attestation of the appointment and dismissal of Ministers of State and other officials as 
provided for by law, and of full powers and credentials of Ambassadors and Ministers.
— Attestation of general and special amnesty, commutation of punishment, reprieve, 
and restoration of rights.
— Awarding of honors.
— Attestation of instruments of ratification and other diplomatic documents as provided 
for by law.
— Receiving foreign ambassadors and ministers.
— Performance of ceremonial functions.[/sub][/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 8.[/b] 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.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER II

ARTICLE 9
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][1] Japan shall maintain land, sea, and air forces, as well as 
other war potential, for self-defense purposes.[/font]

[font=Georgia][2] Japan retains the right to exercise its right to collective self-defense.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]


[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER III

RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PEOPLE
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 10.[/b] The conditions necessary for being a Japanese national 
shall be determined by law.[/font]

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[b]ARTICLE 11.[/b] The people shall not be prevented from enjoying any of the 
fundamental human rights. These fundamental human rights guaranteed 
to the people by this Constitution shall be conferred upon the people of this 
and future generations as eternal and inviolate rights.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 12.[/b] The freedoms and rights guaranteed to the people by this 
Constitution shall be maintained by the constant endeavor of the people, 
who shall refrain from any abuse of these freedoms and rights and shall 
always be responsible for utilizing them for the public welfare.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 13.[/b] All of the people shall be respected as individuals. 
Their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness shall, to the extent 
that it does not interfere with the public welfare, be the supreme consideration 
in legislation and in other governmental affairs.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 14.[/b] All of the people are equal under the law and there 
shall be no discrimination in political, economic or social relations because 
of race, creed, sex, social status or family origin. Peers and peerage shall 
not be recognized. No privilege shall accompany any award of honor, 
decoration or any distinction, nor shall any such award be valid beyond 
the lifetime of the individual who now holds or hereafter may receive it.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 15.[/b] The people have the inalienable right to choose their 
public officials and to dismiss them. All public officials are servants of the 
whole community and not of any group thereof. Universal adult suffrage is 
guaranteed with regard to the election of public officials. In all elections, 
secrecy of the ballot shall not be violated. A voter shall not be answerable, 
publicly or privately, for the choice he has made.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 16.[/b] Every person shall have the right of peaceful petition 
for the redress of damage, for the removal of public officials, for the enactment, 
repeal or amendment of laws, ordinances or regulations and for other matters; 
nor shall any person be in any way discriminated against for sponsoring 
such a petition.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 17.[/b] Every person may sue for redress as provided by law 
from the State or a public entity, in case he has suffered damage through 
illegal act of any public official.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 18.[/b] No person shall be held in bondage of any kind. 
Involuntary servitude, except as punishment for crime, is prohibited.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 19.[/b] Freedom of thought and conscience shall not be violated.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 20.[/b] Freedom of religion is guaranteed to all. No religious 
organization shall receive any privileges from the State, nor exercise any 
political authority. No person shall be compelled to take part in any 
religious act, celebration, rite or practice. The State and its organs shall 
refrain from religious education or any other religious activity.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 21.[/b] Freedom of assembly and association as well as speech, 
press and all other forms of expression are guaranteed. No censorship 
shall be maintained, nor shall the secrecy of any means of communication be 
violated.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 22.[/b] Every person shall have freedom to choose and change 
his residence and to choose his occupation to the extent that it does not 
interfere with the public welfare. Freedom of all persons to move to a 
foreign country and to divest themselves of their nationality shall be 
inviolate.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 23.[/b] Academic freedom is guaranteed.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 24.[/b] 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. With regard to choice of spouse, 
property rights, inheritance, choice of domicile, divorce and other matters 
pertaining to marriage and the family, laws shall be enacted from the 
standpoint of individual dignity and the essential equality of the sexes.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 25.[/b] All people shall have the right to maintain the minimum 
standards of wholesome and cultured living. In all spheres of life, the State 
shall use its endeavors for the promotion and extension of social welfare and 
security, and of public health.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 26.[/b] All people shall have the right to receive an equal education 
correspondent to their ability, as provided by law. All people shall be obligated 
to have all boys and girls under their protection receive ordinary education as 
provided for by law. Such compulsory education shall be free.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 27.[/b] All people shall have the right and the obligation to work. 
Standards for wages, hours, rest and other working conditions shall be fixed by law. 
Children shall not be exploited.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 28.[/b] The right of workers to organize and to bargain and act 
collectively is guaranteed.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 29.[/b] The right to own or to hold property is inviolable. Property rights 
shall be defined by law, in conformity with the public welfare. Private property may be 
taken for public use upon just compensation therefor.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 30.[/b] The people shall be liable to taxation as provided by law.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 31.[/b] No person shall be deprived of life or liberty, nor shall any other 
criminal penalty be imposed, except according to procedure established by law.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 32.[/b] No person shall be denied the right of access to the courts.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 33.[/b] No person shall be apprehended except upon warrant issued by a 
competent judicial officer which specifies the offense with which the person 
is charged, unless he is apprehended, the offense being committed.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 34.[/b] No person shall be arrested or detained without being at 
once informed of the charges against him or without the immediate privilege 
of counsel; nor shall he be detained without adequate cause; and upon demand 
of any person such cause must be immediately shown in open court in his 
presence and the presence of his counsel.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 35.[/b] The right of all persons to be secure in their homes, papers 
and effects against entries, searches and seizures shall not be impaired except 
upon warrant issued for adequate cause and particularly describing the place to be 
searched and things to be seized, or except as provided by Article 33. Each search 
or seizure shall be made upon separate warrant issued by a competent judicial officer.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 36.[/b] The infliction of torture by any public officer and cruel punishments 
are absolutely forbidden.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 37.[/b] In all criminal cases the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy 
and public trial by an impartial tribunal. He shall be permitted full opportunity to 
examine all witnesses, and he shall have the right of compulsory process for 
obtaining witnesses on his behalf at public expense. At all times the accused shall 
have the assistance of competent counsel who shall, if the accused is unable to 
secure the same by his own efforts, be assigned to his use by the State.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 38.[/b] No person shall be compelled to testify against himself. Confession 
made under compulsion, torture or threat, or after prolonged arrest or detention 
shall not be admitted in evidence. No person shall be convicted or punished in cases 
where the only proof against him is his own confession.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 39.[/b] No person shall be held criminally liable for an act which was lawful 
at the time it was committed, or of which he has been acquitted, nor shall he be 
placed in double jeopardy.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 40.[/b] Any person, in case he is acquitted after he has been arrested or 
detained, may sue the State for redress as provided by law.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER IV

THE DIET
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 41.[/b] The Diet shall be the highest organ of state power, 
and shall be the sole law-making organ of the State.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 42.[/b] The Diet shall consist of two Houses, namely 
the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 43.[/b] Both Houses shall consist of elected members, representative of all 
the people. The number of the members of each House shall be fixed by law.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 44.[/b] The qualifications of members of both Houses and their electors 
shall be fixed by law. However, there shall be no discrimination because of race, 
creed, sex, social status, family origin, education, property or income.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 45.[/b] The term of office of members of the House of Representatives 
shall be four years. However, the term shall be terminated before the full term 
is up in case the House of Representatives is dissolved.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 46.[/b] The term of office of members of the House of Councillors 
shall be six years, and election for half the members shall take place every 
three years.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 47.[/b] Electoral districts, method of voting and other matters pertaining 
to the method of election of members of both Houses shall be fixed by law.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 48.[/b] No person shall be permitted to be a member of both Houses 
simultaneously.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 49.[/b] Members of both Houses shall receive appropriate annual payment 
from the national treasury in accordance with law.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 50.[/b] Except in cases provided by law, members of both Houses shall be
exempt from apprehension while the Diet is in session, and any members 
apprehended before the opening of the session shall be freed during the term 
of the session upon demand of the House.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 51.[/b] Members of both Houses shall not be held liable outside the House 
for speeches, debates or votes cast inside the House.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 52.[/b] An ordinary session of the Diet shall be convoked once per year.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 53.[/b] The Cabinet may determine to convoke extraordinary sessions of the Diet. 
When a quarter or more of the total members of either House makes the demand, 
the Cabinet must determine on such convocation.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 54.[/b] When the House of Representatives is dissolved, there must be a general 
election of members of the House of Representatives within forty (40) days from the date of 
dissolution, and the Diet must be convoked within thirty (30) days from the date of the election. 
When the House of Representatives is dissolved, the House of Councillors is closed at the same 
time. However, the Cabinet may in time of national emergency convoke the House of Councillors 
in emergency session. Measures taken at such session as mentioned in the proviso of the preceding 
paragraph shall be provisional and shall become null and void unless agreed to by the House of 
Representatives within a period of ten (10) days after the opening of the next session of the Diet.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 55.[/b] Each House shall judge disputes related to qualifications of its members. 
However, in order to deny a seat to any member, it is necessary to pass a resolution by a majority 
of two-thirds or more of the members present.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 56.[/b] Business cannot be transacted in either House unless one-third or more 
of total membership is present. All matters shall be decided, in each House, by 
a majority of those present, except as elsewhere provided in the Constitution, 
and in case of a tie, the presiding officer shall decide the issue.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 57.[/b] Deliberation in each House shall be public. However, a secret 
meeting may be held where a majority of two-thirds or more of those members 
present passes a resolution therefor. Each House shall keep a record of proceedings. 
This record shall be published and given general circulation, excepting such parts of 
proceedings of secret session as may be deemed to require secrecy. Upon demand 
of one-fifth or more of the members present, votes of the members on any matter 
shall be recorded in the minutes.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 58.[/b] Each House shall select its own president and other officials. 
Each House shall establish its rules pertaining to meetings, proceedings and 
internal discipline, and may punish members for disorderly conduct. However, 
in order to expel a member, a majority of two-thirds or more of those members 
present must pass a resolution thereon.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 59.[/b] A bill becomes a law on passage by both Houses, except as 
otherwise provided by the Constitution. A bill which is passed by the House of 
Representatives, and upon which the House of Councillors makes a decision 
different from that of the House of Representatives, becomes a law when passed 
a second time by the House of Representatives by a majority of two-thirds or more 
of the members present. The provision of the preceding paragraph does not preclude 
the House of Representatives from calling for the meeting of a joint committee of both 
Houses, provided for by law. Failure by the House of Councillors to take final action 
within sixty (60) days after receipt of a bill passed by the House of Representatives, 
time in recess excepted, may be determined by the House of Representatives to 
constitute a rejection of the said bill by the House of Councillors.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 60.[/b] The budget must first be submitted to the House of Representatives. 
Upon consideration of the budget, when the House of Councillors makes a decision 
different from that of the House of Representatives, and when no agreement can be 
reached even through a joint committee of both Houses, provided for by law, or in the 
case of failure by the House of Councillors to take final action within thirty (30) days, 
the period of recess excluded, after the receipt of the budget passed by the House of 
Representatives, the decision of the House of Representatives shall be the decision 
of the Diet.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 61.[/b] The second paragraph of the preceding article applies also to the Diet 
approval required for the conclusion of treaties.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 62.[/b] Each House may conduct investigations in relation to government, 
and may demand the presence and testimony of witnesses, and the production of records.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 63.[/b] The Prime Minister and other Ministers of State may, at any time, appear 
in either House for the purpose of speaking on bills, regardless of whether they are 
members of the House or not. They must appear when their presence is required in 
order to give answers or explanations.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 64.[/b] The Diet shall set up an impeachment court from among the members 
of both Houses for the purpose of trying those judges against whom removal 
proceedings have been instituted. Matters relating to impeachment shall be 
provided by law.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER V

THE CABINET
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 65.[/b] Executive power shall be vested in the Cabinet.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 66.[/b] The Cabinet shall consist of the Prime Minister, who shall be its head, 
and other Ministers of State, as provided for by law. The Prime Minister and 
other Ministers of State must be civilians. The Cabinet, in the exercise of 
executive power, shall be collectively responsible to the Diet.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 67.[/b] The Prime Minister shall be designated from among the members of the 
Diet by a resolution of the Diet. This designation shall precede all other business. 
If the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors disagree and if no 
agreement can be reached even through a joint committee of both Houses, 
provided for by law, or the House of Councillors fails to make designation within 
ten (10) days, exclusive of the period of recess, after the House of Representatives 
has made designation, the decision of the House of Representatives shall be the 
decision of the Diet.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 68.[/b] The Prime Minister shall appoint the Ministers of State. 
However, a majority of their number must be chosen from among the members of the Diet. 
The Prime Minister may remove the Ministers of State as he chooses.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 69.[/b] If the House of Representatives passes a non-confidence 
resolution, or rejects a confidence resolution, the Cabinet shall resign en masse, 
unless the House of Representatives is dissolved within ten (10) days.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 70.[/b] When there is a vacancy in the post of Prime Minister, or 
upon the first convocation of the Diet after a general election of members of the 
House of Representatives, the Cabinet shall resign en masse.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 71.[/b] In the cases mentioned in the two preceding articles, the 
Cabinet shall continue its functions until the time when a new Prime Minister is appointed.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 72.[/b] The Prime Minister, representing the Cabinet, submits bills, 
reports on general national affairs and foreign relations to the Diet and exercises 
control and supervision over various administrative branches.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 73.[/b] The Cabinet, in addition to other general administrative 
functions, shall perform the following functions:[/font]

[font=Georgia][sub]— Administer the law faithfully; conduct affairs of state.
— Manage foreign affairs.
— Conclude treaties. However, it shall obtain prior or, depending on circumstances, 
subsequent approval of the Diet.
— Administer the civil service, in accordance with standards established by law.
— Prepare the budget, and present it to the Diet.
— Enact cabinet orders in order to execute the provisions of this Constitution and of the law. 
However, it cannot include penal provisions in such cabinet orders unless authorized by such law.
— Decide on general amnesty, special amnesty, commutation of punishment, reprieve, 
and restoration of rights.[/sub][/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 74.[/b] All laws and cabinet orders shall be signed by the competent 
Minister of State and countersigned by the Prime Minister.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 75.[/b] The Ministers of State, during their tenure of office, shall not be 
subject to legal action without the consent of the Prime Minister. However, the right 
to take that action is not impaired hereby.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER VI

JUDICIARY
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 76.[/b] The whole judicial power is vested in a Supreme Court and in such inferior 
courts as are established by law. No extraordinary tribunal shall be established, nor shall 
any organ or agency of the Executive be given final judicial power. All judges shall be 
independent in the exercise of their conscience and shall be bound only by this Constitution 
and the laws.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 77.[/b] The Supreme Court is vested with the rule-making power under 
which it determines the rules of procedure and of practice, and of matters relating to 
attorneys, the internal discipline of the courts and the administration of judicial affairs. 
Public procurators shall be subject to the rule-making power of the Supreme Court. 
The Supreme Court may delegate the power to make rules for inferior courts to such 
courts.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 78.[/b] Judges shall not be removed except by public impeachment unless 
judicially declared mentally or physically incompetent to perform official duties. 
No disciplinary action against judges shall be administered by any executive 
organ or agency.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 79.[/b] The Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Judge and such number 
of judges as may be determined by law; all such judges excepting the Chief Judge 
shall be appointed by the Cabinet.The appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court 
shall be reviewed by the people at the first general election of members of the House of 
Representatives following their appointment, and shall be reviewed again at the first 
general election of members of the House of Representatives after a lapse of ten (10) years, 
and in the same manner thereafter. In cases mentioned in the foregoing paragraph, when the 
majority of the voters favors the dismissal of a judge, he shall be dismissed. Matters pertaining 
to review shall be prescribed by law. The judges of the Supreme Court shall be retired upon the 
attainment of the age as fixed by law. All such judges shall receive, at regular stated intervals, 
adequate compensation which shall not be decreased during their terms of office.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 80.[/b] The judges of the inferior courts shall be appointed by the Cabinet from 
a list of persons nominated by the Supreme Court. All such judges shall hold office for a term 
of ten (10) years with privilege of reappointment, provided that they shall be retired upon the 
attainment of the age as fixed by law. The judges of the inferior courts shall receive, at regular 
stated intervals, adequate compensation which shall not be decreased during their terms of office.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 81.[/b] The Supreme Court is the court of last resort with power to determine 
the constitutionality of any law, order, regulation or official act.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 82.[/b] Trials shall be conducted and judgment declared publicly. Where a court 
unanimously determines publicity to be dangerous to public order or morals, a trial may be 
conducted privately, but trials of political offenses, offenses involving the press or cases 
wherein the rights of people as guaranteed in Chapter III of this Constitution are in question 
shall always be conducted publicly.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER VII

FINANCE
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 83.[/b] The power to administer national finances 
shall be exercised as the Diet shall determine.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 84.[/b] No new taxes shall be imposed or existing ones 
modified except by law or under such conditions 
as law may prescribe.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 85.[/b] No money shall be expended, nor shall the State 
obligate itself, except as authorized by the Diet.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 86.[/b] The Cabinet shall prepare and submit to the Diet 
for its consideration and decision a budget for 
each fiscal year.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 87.[/b] In order to provide for unforeseen deficiencies 
in the budget, a reserve fund may be authorized by the Diet 
to be expended upon the responsibility of the Cabinet. 
The Cabinet must get subsequent approval of the Diet for all 
payments from the reserve fund.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 88.[/b] All property of the Imperial Household shall 
belong to the State. All expenses of the Imperial Household 
shall be appropriated by the Diet in the budget.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 89.[/b] No public money or other property shall be 
expended or appropriated for the use, benefit or maintenance 
of any religious institution or association, or for any charitable, 
educational or benevolent enterprises not under 
the control of public authority.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 90.[/b] Final accounts of the expenditures and revenues 
of the State shall be audited annually by a Board of Audit and submitted 
by the Cabinet to the Diet, together with the statement of audit, during 
the fiscal year immediately following the period covered. The organization 
and competency of the Board of Audit shall be determined by law.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 91.[/b] At regular intervals and at least annually the Cabinet 
shall report to the Diet and the people on the state of national finances.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER VIII

LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 92.[/b] Regulations concerning organization 
and operations of local public entities shall be fixed 
by law in accordance with the principle of local autonomy.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 93.[/b] The local public entities shall establish 
assemblies as their deliberative organs, in accordance with law. 
The chief executive officers of all local public entities, the members 
of their assemblies, and such other local officials as may be 
determined by law shall be elected by direct popular vote within 
their several communities.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 94.[/b] Local public entities shall have the right 
to manage their property, affairs and administration and to enact 
their own regulations within law.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 95.[/b] A special law, applicable only to one local 
public entity, cannot be enacted by the Diet without the consent 
of the majority of the voters of the local public entity concerned, 
obtained in accordance with law.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER IX

AMENDMENTS
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 96.[/b] Amendments to this Constitution shall be initiated 
by the Diet, through a concurring vote of two-thirds or more of all the 
members of each House and shall thereupon be submitted to the people 
for ratification, which shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of all 
votes cast thereon, at a special referendum or at such election as the 
Diet shall specify. Amendments when so ratified shall immediately be 
promulgated by the Emperor in the name of the people, as an integral part 
of this Constitution.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER X

SUPREME LAW
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 97.[/b] The fundamental human rights by this Constitution 
guaranteed to the people of Japan are fruits of the age-old struggle of man 
to be free; they have survived the many exacting tests for durability and 
are conferred upon this and future generations in trust, to be held for all 
time inviolate.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 98.[/b] This Constitution shall be the supreme law of the nation 
and no law, ordinance, imperial rescript or other act of government, or 
part thereof, contrary to the provisions hereof, shall have legal force or 
validity.  The treaties concluded by Japan and established laws of nations 
shall be faithfully observed.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 99.[/b] The Emperor or the Regent as well as Ministers of State, 
members of the Diet, judges, and all other public officials have the obligation 
to respect and uphold this Constitution.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

[font=georgia][list][list][list][b]CHAPTER XI

SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
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[list][list][list][list][list][font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 100.[/b] This Constitution shall be enforced as from 
the day when the period of six months will have elapsed counting from the 
day of its promulgation. The enactment of laws necessary for the enforcement 
of this Constitution, the election of members of the House of Councillors and the 
procedure for the convocation of the Diet and other preparatory procedures 
necessary for the enforcement of this Constitution may be executed before the day 
prescribed in the preceding paragraph.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 101.[/b] If the House of Councillors is not constituted before the effective 
date of this Constitution, the House of Representatives shall function as the 
Diet until such time as the House of Councillors shall be constituted.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 102.[/b] The term of office for half the members of the House of Councillors 
serving in the first term under this Constitution shall be three years. Members 
falling under this category shall be determined in accordance with law.[/font]

[font=Georgia][b]ARTICLE 103.[/b] The Ministers of State, members of the House of Representatives 
and judges in office on the effective date of this Constitution, and all other 
public officials who occupy positions corresponding to such positions as are 
recognized by this Constitution shall not forfeit their positions automatically 
on account of the enforcement of this Constitution unless otherwise specified 
by law. When, however, successors are elected or appointed under the provisions 
of this Constitution, they shall forfeit their positions as a matter of course.[/font][/list][/list][/list][/list][/list]

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[center][size=80][font=Futura][sub][b]Designed by [nation]Paramountica[/nation], Assembled for [region]Commonwealth of Liberty[/region].[/b][/sub][/font][/size][/center]