the Constitution of the Empire of Japan: The Melp Constitution (1896-1947)
cument Set 1
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During the Megi Restoration, Japan's leaders sought to create s
in deserving of Western respect while preserving their own p
style governments and included a bicamety parlament he t
cabinet appointed by the emperor. The emperor was granted
pwerful leaders who helped overthrow the Tokugawas
strictions, which limited the electorate to about
resulting in universal male suffrage
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Excerpts from the Meiji Constitution (1889)
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CHAPTER
RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF SUBIECTS
law
Article 20 Japanese subjects are amenable jopenj to service in the Army or Nay woording to the ped
Article 27. The right of property of every Japanese subject shall remain invitata untouch
Article 23. No Japanese subject shall be arrested, detained, 10sd.or sundhed, unless according to w
Article 29. Japanese subjects shall, within the limits of law, eniy the lipsa PASA
meetings and associations
CHAPTER
THE IMPERIAL DIET
Article 33. The Imperial Diet shall consist of two Houses, a House of Peers and a House of Representativ
Article 34 The House of Peers shall, in accordance with the ordinance concerning the House of Peers, E
of the members of the Imperial Family, of the orders of nobility, and of those who have been nominated
Article 35 The House of Representatives shall be composed of members elected by the people, according to
the Emperor
provisions of the law of Election.
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Which of the following effects are present in this document set? Circle all that apply.