CSSN-The Thought Discussion over the Establishment of the Parliament in the Early Years of Modern Japan　　　

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The Thought Discussion over the Establishment of the Parliament in the Early Years of Modern Japan　　　

Author : Source : Japanese Studies No.1(2014) 2014-01-07

Abstract: In the early years of modern Japan, Japanese political and intellectual circles discussed the way the Japanese parliament to be established. As for the formation of the parliament, there were debates over whether the unicameral system or bicameral system should be adopted. As for the way the parliament was elected, there were debates over whether the congressmen should be nominated by emperor, democratically (or partially) elected by the people, selected by the government or elected in various ways. As for the qualification of the electors, there were debates over whether the voting franchise should be restricted or generally enjoyed by the people. As for the individual capacities of the congressmen, the majority in the discussion insisted that their capacities should be limited in certain ways. All the discussion and debates above brought forward the birth of Japanese parliamentary political system on the basis of constitutional monarchy.

Editor: Yu Hui