Functions
Modeled in part upon the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, this body advised the throne on matters of grave importance including:
- proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Empire of Japan
- proposed amendments to the 1889 Imperial Household Law
- matters of constitutional interpretation, proposed laws, and ordinances
- proclamations of martial law or declaration of war
- treaties and other international agreements
- matters concerning the succession to the throne
- declarations of a regency under the Imperial Household Law;
- matters submitted by the emperor. generally on the advice of the cabinet.
The Privy Council had both judicial functions and certain executive functions. However, the council had no power to initiate legislation.
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