Shinmei Constitution

The Constitution of Nantou (南島帝国憲法 Nantou Teikoku Kenpō), known informally as the Shinmei Constitution (神明憲法 Shinmei Kenpō), is the constitution of Nantou that was enacted on 20 January 1848. The constitution provides a form of mixed constitutional and absolute monarchy. In theory, the Emperor of Nantou is the supreme leader, and the Cabinet, whose Kanpaku would be elected by a Sanshikan (三司官 “council of three”), were his followers; in practice, the Emperor is head of state but the Kanpaku is the actual head of government. Nonetheless, this power has often shifted, sometimes with the Emperor exercising greater authority over governmental affairs.
Category:Politics of Nantou
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