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Southeast Asian Region Countries Law

National Diet of Japan


National Diet of Japan

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How legislation is made


How legislation is made

The National Diet of Japan is comprised of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. A bill may be submitted to the Diet by a member of the Diet or a member of the cabinet. A bill passed by one house is sent to the other. A bill becomes law when it has been approved by both houses.

Japanese Legislation


Japanese legislation