Question

in what way did the new japanese constitution change the role of the emperor? he was no longer the ceremonial head of state. he gained the power to choose the prime minister. he became a permanent member of the diet. he was forced to declare he did not have divine power.

Explanation:

The new Japanese constitution (1947) transformed the emperor's role. Pre-war, the emperor was considered divine with political power. The constitution established him as a symbolic head, and he renounced divine status.

Answer:

He was forced to declare he did not have divine power.