1.As you read the Constitution of Japan: (a) What events in Japanese history do you think influenced the document? (b) What aspects of Japanese culture that do not have counterparts in the U.S. are reflected in their Constitution? Cite specific examples. This may take a little research.

2.Compare U.S. and Japanese Constitutions regarding the legislative branch of governments. Explain the differences and similarities in term of office, method of selection and relative importance of the two bodies in each legislature.

3.Compare U.S. and Japanese Constitutions regarding the executive branch of government. Explain the differences and similarities in terms of office, method of selection, and powers.

4.Compare U.S. and Japanese Constitutions regarding the Judicial systems. Explain the differences and similarities in selection and terms of office of judges, judicial safeguards provided to individuals, and judicial review.

5.Compare U.S. and Japanese Constitutions regarding individual rights. Compare the provisions of the 1st amendment in the U.S. Constitution with similar provisions in the Japanese Constitution. Also consider provisions for equality and provisions for voting rights. Are their individual rights guaranteed under the Japanese Constitution which are not in the U.S. Constitution.

6.Compare the U.S. and Saudi Arabian constitutions regarding individual rights. Compare the provisions of the 1st amendment in the U.S. Constitution with similar provisions in the Saudi Constitution.

7.What are the most dramatic diferences between the Saudi and U.S. Constitutions in the selection of the executive and the legislature?

8.What provisions of the Japanese or Saudi constitution would you like to see incorporated into the U.S. Constitution? Why