Question

What was a major political outcome of Japan’s new constitution? Responses The emperor was seen as a divine leader. The emperor was seen as a divine leader. - no response given Landowners were able to keep all their property. Landowners were able to keep all their property. - no response given Japan’s military was allowed to become large again, as long as the U.S. oversaw its training. Japan’s military was allowed to become large again, as long as the U.S. oversaw its training. - no response given Women were now allowed to participate in the government and had equal rights.

Answer 1

A major political outcome of Japan’s new constitution, particularly the one enacted in 1947 under the Allied occupation, was that women were now allowed to participate in the government and had equal rights. The constitution granted suffrage to women, allowing them to vote and run for office, which marked a significant step towards gender equality in Japan's political landscape. This was part of broader reforms that aimed to democratize Japan and shift power away from the emperor, emphasizing popular sovereignty and civil liberties.