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Cabinet of Japan
Executive branch of the Government of Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cabinet of Japan (Japanese: 内閣, Hepburn: Naikaku) is the chief executive body of the government of Japan. It consists of the prime minister, who is appointed by the emperor after being nominated by the National Diet, in addition to up to nineteen other members, called ministers of state.
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内閣 Naikaku | |
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Formed | 22 December 1885; 138 years ago (1885-12-22) |
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Jurisdiction | Government of Japan |
Headquarters | Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan |
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Website | https://www.kantei.go.jp/ |
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The prime minister is nominated by the National Diet, while the remaining ministers are appointed and dismissed by the prime minister. The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the National Diet and must resign if a motion of no confidence is adopted by the National Diet.