Following World War II the United States occupied Japan to oversee political changes there. One of
those political changes included the adoption of a new constitution.
Choose the statement that does NOT describe how the new constitution was different from the
Meiji Constitution of 1889.
The emperor would act as a symbol of Japanese unity and culture but without any political authority.
O The emperor was granted supreme control of the army and navy.
O Local governments were strengthened to encourage grass-roots political participation.
O As a basis for democracy, sovereignty rested with the people, not the emperor.