← Comparing constitutional systemsJapan: parliamentary government under a supreme constitutionFind a topicSearchJapan’s Emperor has a symbolic constitutional role without governing powerJapan’s Cabinet is collectively responsible to the DietJapan’s lower House can override the upper House on ordinary billsJapan’s Diet operates under constitutional supremacy and judicial reviewJapan combines Cabinet appointments with public review of Supreme Court judgesJapan constitutionally protects local autonomy and elected local institutionsJapan requires parliamentary supermajorities and popular ratification for amendment
