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constitution
The fundamental law of a nation that establishes its system of government.
憲法 is the supreme law of a nation.
JAPAN'S CONSTITUTION:
- 日本国憲法 (Constitution of Japan)
- Enacted: May 3, 1947
- 憲法記念日 (Constitution Memorial Day - a national holiday)
KEY TERMS:
- 憲法改正 (constitutional amendment)
- 憲法違反 (unconstitutional)
- 憲法解釈 (constitutional interpretation)
- 護憲 (upholding the constitution)
- 改憲 (constitutional revision)
ARTICLE 9:
- 第9条 is Japan's famous "peace clause"