The main opposition Liberal Democratic Party on Monday released a draft of its second proposal to revise the Constitution, which would allow the nation to exercise its right to collective self-defense and defines the Emperor as head of state.
The LDP made many changes to its first proposal in 2005 to revise the Constitution. It added new provisions, including enhancing the prime minister's power in emergencies, such as during military conflicts, terrorist attacks or large-scale disasters.
In the latest draft, the preamble to the Constitution was completely changed. It states that the Japanese people are committed to pacifism and international cooperation, and would contribute to global peace and prosperity based on the principles of democracy. (Yomiuri)
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