Which article of the 1947 Constitution renounces war as a sovereign right and bars war potential?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Article 9
- Step 1: The pacifist clause is the best-known part of the postwar constitution. Step 2. It renounces war and the threat or use of force to settle disputes. Answer: Article 9. Why not the others: The other articles deal with the emperor, equality and living standards.
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