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Prime Minister of Japan

Emblem of the Prime Minister of Japan
Incumbent:
Yasuo Fukuda
Appointerthe Diet and the Emperor
InauguralHirobumi Ito
FormationDecember 22, 1885
Websitehttp://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/index-e.html
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The office was created in 1885, four years before the enactment of the Meiji Constitution. The, more commonly known as the Imperial or Meiji Constitution, was the fundamental law of the Empire of Japan from 29 November 1890 until 2 May 1947 It took its current form with the adoption of the current constitution in 1947. The has been the founding legal document of Japan since 1947 The constitution provides for a Parliamentary system of government and guarantees certain fundamental rights

Contents

Appointment

The Prime Minister is designated by both houses of the Diet, before the conduct of any other business. The is Japan's Bicameral Legislature. It is composed of a Lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an Upper house, called For that purpose, each conducts a ballot under the run-off system. The two-round system (also known as the second ballot or runoff voting) is a Voting system used to elect a single winner If the two houses choose different individuals, then a joint committee of both houses is appointed to agree on a common candidate. Ultimately, however, if the two houses do not agree within ten days, the decision of the House of Representatives is deemed to be that of the Diet. Therefore, the House of Representatives can theoretically ensure the appointment of any Prime Minister it wishes. [2] The candidate is then formally appointed to office by the Emperor. The of Japan is the country's Monarch. He is the head of the Japanese Imperial Family. [3]

The Prime Minister must resign if the House of Representatives adopts a motion of no confidence or defeats a vote of confidence, unless the House of Representatives is dissolved within ten days. A motion of no confidence (also vote of no confidence, censure motion, no-confidence motion, or confidence motion) is a Parliamentary motion [4] THE PRIME MINISTER ONLY MEETS AND GREETS PEOPLE WITH A BOB!!!!!!

Role

Under Article 5 of the Constitution, the Prime Minister exercises "control and supervision" over the entire executive branch. His countersignature is required for all laws and Cabinet orders. [5] Unlike most other parliamentary systems, where cabinet ministers theoretically have some freedom of action (within the limits of collective responsibility), the Japanese Cabinet is little more than an extension of the Prime Minister's authority. Collective responsibility is a concept or doctrine according to which individuals are to be held responsible for other people's actions by tolerating ignoring or harboring them without

The Prime Minister appoints all Cabinet ministers, and can dismiss them at any time. [6] He can also permit legal action to be taken against them. [7] He also must make reports on domestic and foreign relations to the Diet. [8] Under the Self-Defense Forces Act of 1954, the Prime Minister is commander in chief of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The, or JSDF, are the military forces in Japan that were established after the end of the post- World War II American occupation of Japan

Legal Basis of the Insignia

Standard of Prime Minister

Emblem of the Prime Minister

History

After the Meiji Restoration, the Daijō-kan system, which was used in the Nara period, was adopted as the Japanese government entity. The, also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution, or Renewal, was a chain of events that led to enormous changes in Japan 's political and social structure The was the Department of State in Nara and Heian period Japan and briefly under the Meiji Constitution. The of the History of Japan covers the years from AD 710 to 794. Political powers of their leader, Daijō Daijin and his aids, Sadaijin and Nadaijin were ambiguous and frequently conflicted with other positions such as Sangi. The or Chancellor of the Realm was the head of the Daijō-kan, or Department of State in Heian Japan and briefly under the Sadaijin (左大臣 most commonly translated as "Minister of the Left" was a government position in Japan in the late Nara and Heian The, usually translated as Inner Minister -- also known as the -- was a significant post in the Imperial court as re-organized under the ''Taihō'' Code. In the 1880s, Itō Hirobumi, then one of Sangi, started to examine the reformation of the governmental organization. was a Japanese statesman Resident-General of Korea, four time Prime Minister of Japan (the 1st 5th 7th and 10th and Genrō. In 1882, Ito and his staff, Ito Miyoji and Saionji Kinmochi, traveled to Europe and investigated constitutions in constitutional monarchies, the British Empire and the German Empire. ( 7 May, 1857 - 19 February 1934) was a statesman in Meiji period Japan. ( 23 October 1849 – 24 November 1940) was a Japanese politician statesman and twice Prime Minister of Japan. A constitutional monarchy, or a limited monarchy, is a form of Constitutional Government, wherein either an elected or hereditary Monarch is The British Empire was the largest empire in history and for over a century was the foremost global power. The German Empire is the name commonly used in English to describe Germany from 1871 to 1918 when it was a semi- Constitutional monarchy: beginning with the Unification After his return to Japan, Ito urged the need of a Constitution and a modern governmental system and persuaded conservatives to approve his plan. A constitution is a system for government often Codified as a written document that establishes the rules and principles of an autonomous political entity

On December 22, 1885, in the Daijō-kan order No. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common 69, abolition of Daijō-kan and the induction of the Prime minister (内閣総理大臣) and his cabinet were published. A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of Government, typically representing the executive branch.

Official Office and Residence

The Office of the Prime Minister of Japan is called the Kantei (官邸). The, also known as the or simply, is the office of the Prime Minister of Japan. The original Kantei served from 1929 until 2002. A new building was inaugurated at this time and now serves as the new Kantei. [9] The old Kantei was then converted to the new official residence, or Kōtei (公邸). [10]

Living former Japanese Prime Ministers

Kantei, Official residence of PM
Kantei, Official residence of PM

References

  1. ^ "Fukuda installed as Japanese PM", BBC News, BBC, 2007-09-25. Yasuhiro Nakasone (中曽根 康弘 Nakasone Yasuhiro, born May 27 1918 is a Japanese Politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common is a Japanese Politician who was the 76th and 77th Prime Minister of Japan from 1989 to 1991 Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Morihiro Hosokawa (細川 護煕 Hosokawa Morihiro, born January 14, 1938) is a Japanese Politician who was the 79th Prime Minister Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a Japanese Politician and was the 80th Prime Minister of Japan for several weeks in 1994 Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a retired Japanese politician who served as the 81st Prime Minister of Japan from June 30, 1994 to January 11, 1996. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006 Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Retrieved on 2007-10-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg.  
  2. ^ Article 67 of the Constitution of Japan
  3. ^ Article 6 of the Constitution of Japan
  4. ^ Article 69 of the Constitution of Japan
  5. ^ Article 74 of the Constitution of Japan
  6. ^ Article 68 of the Constitution of Japan
  7. ^ Article 75 of the Constitution of Japan
  8. ^ Article 72 of the Constitution of Japan
  9. ^ Nakata, Hiroko. The has been the founding legal document of Japan since 1947 The constitution provides for a Parliamentary system of government and guarantees certain fundamental rights The has been the founding legal document of Japan since 1947 The constitution provides for a Parliamentary system of government and guarantees certain fundamental rights The has been the founding legal document of Japan since 1947 The constitution provides for a Parliamentary system of government and guarantees certain fundamental rights "The prime minister's official hub", The Japan Times Online, The Japan Times, 2007-03-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Retrieved on 2007-10-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg.  
  10. ^ A virtual tour of the former Kantei - Annex etc. - The Residential Area. Prime Minister of Japan. Retrieved on 2007-10-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg.

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