Online dictionary of politics and media in Japan: Sangiin

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Sangiin

参議院
alternative words: House of councilors, Senate, Japanese house of councilors, Japanese senate
keywords: organization
related topics: Shugiin
related web sites: http://www.shangiin.go.jp
explanation: According to the 1946 constitution, the senate members are elected by Japanese nationals from 20 years old and eligible from 30. The term of office is 6 years but a half of members have to go to the election each 3 years. They are elected form prefectural constituencies or nation wide proportional constituency. If the senate contradicts with the diet on the choice of prime minister, budget or other laws, the diet prevails over the senate with 2/3 of vote unless 60 days later.