How did the United States change the Japanese government after World War II?

Question

A.
by partitioning control of Japan between the United States and its allies

B.
by installing a Japanese-American citizen as dictator of Japan

C.
by forcing the emperor to enact policies supported by the United States

D.
by overseeing the writing and ratification of a new constitution

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. by overseeing the writing and ratification of a new constitution.

After World War II, the United States played a significant role in helping Japan draft a new constitution, which was adopted in 1947. This constitution transformed Japan into a democratic state, establishing a parliamentary system and renouncing war. It marked a departure from the militaristic government prior to the war.