Which was allowed under the new system of government in japan following world war ii?
a. women were allowed to vote
b. the military elected new leaders
c. the emperor retained power
d. the us appointed new leaders

The correct option is: "a. Women were allowed to vote"

The 22nd election to the Japanese House of Representatives was held on April 10, 1946 and in them the lower house of the National Diet of Japan was renewed. These constituted the first elections that were celebrated in the country after the end of the Second World War. Although the elections were held under the Meiji Constitution of 1890, the US authorities made some changes in the electoral law, as was the introduction of women's suffrage, decreeing also the dissolution of the previous parliament and the holding of new elections

Women were allowed to vote.

Further Explanation:

Post World War 2, According to the new constitution of Japan, the Emperor holds the constitutional monarchy where his powers are limited and related only to the ceremonial duties. The new constitution of Japan was adopted in year 1947 and it has forty-Seven administrative divisions where Emperor is the head of the state. Cabinet has the powers to run the government. Cabinet of Japan comprises of Ministers of State and Prime minister. Prime minister is the one who directs the government in Japan. Executive branch is formed by the Prime minister and the appointment of the Prime minister is made by Emperor. General MacArthur who was foreseeing the making of new democratic government in Japan asked Japanese Diet to pass new laws related to elections and under those new laws, Women were given right to vote.  

The Emperor is the head of imperial family and also acts as the ceremonial head of State. The article 6 of the constitution of Japan provides various important ceremonial roles like appointment of Prime minister as well as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He also holds the power to dissolve House of Representatives.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: Japanese Constitution

Subject: Political Science

Keywords: Japan, Constitution, Emperor, House of Representatives, Imperial Family, Prime Minister, Cabinet, Executive Branch, Article 6.