Which was allowed under the new system of government in Japan following World War II?

A. The US appointed new leaders.

B. The military elected new leaders.

C. The emperor retained power.

D. Women were allowed to vote.

Answer: D. Women were allowed to vote.

The supreme party-political organization was now to be Japan’s legislature, the Diet, that was to be made up of freely chosen legislatures of the people. Women were specified equivalent rights under the new constitution, including the right to vote. After Japan submitted in 1945, ending World War II, Allied militaries led by the United States occupied the country, bringing drastic changes.