Supreme Law
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Supreme Law ![]()
- Constitution of Japan
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CHAPTER X: SUPREME LAW
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| Article 97:
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| The fundamental human rights by this Constitution guaranteed to the
people of Japan are fruits of the age-old struggle of man to be free;
they have survived the many exacting tests for durability and are
conferred upon this and future generations in trust, to be held for
all time inviolate.
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| Article 98:
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| This Constitution shall be the supreme law of the nation and no law,
ordinance, imperial rescript or other act of government, or part
thereof, contrary to the provisions hereof, shall have legal force or
validity. 2) The treaties concluded by Japan and established laws of
nations shall be faithfully observed.
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| Article 99:
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The Emperor or the Regent as well as Ministers of State, members of
the Diet, judges, and all other public officials have the obligation
to respect and uphold this Constitution.
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Constitution of Japan
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| Preface
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| Emperor
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| Renunciation of War
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| Rights and Duties of the People
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| Diet
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| Cabinet
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| Judiciary
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| Finance
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| Local Self Government
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| Amendments
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| Supreme Law
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Supplementary Provisions
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