Executive+Function

This is the executive function. We will be talking about the head of state, the head of government, single or dual government, and the Prime Minister. The head of state is the emperor who is called the Tennō ( 天皇 ). Tennō in Japanese means heavenly sovereign. The head of state is the highest authority in the Shinto religion. The emperor’s role in history has been between large ceremonies. He has had a symbolic role. The head of government is the Prime minister. Japan is a single party system. The Prime Minister of Japan is Naoto Kan. []